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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of infants, children, adolescents and young adults. The AAP has approximately 67,000 members in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and many other countries.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is the largest professional association of pediatricians in the United States. It is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, and maintains an office in Washington, D.C. The AAP has published hundreds of policy statements, ranging from advocacy issues to practice recommendations.
Patient Care. Whether you are providing routine preventive services, anticipatory guidance or acute care, or are simply looking for evidence-based AAP policy recommendations on a wide variety of health topics, our A-to-Z Patient Care topic pages are here to help.
Aug 1, 2021 · Evidence-based decision-making tools for managing common pediatric conditions. From the American Academy of Pediatrics Clinical Practice Guideline. Executive Summary: Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Obesity.
AAP weighs in on key Supreme Court cases. AAP calls for innovative, comprehensive reauthorization of major child welfare law. AAP calls for investing in early childhood development across the globe. New requirement to protect children’s health care coverage takes effect.
AAP Membership. You’ve chosen a career caring for our most vulnerable and treasured population. Let us help you be the best clinician you can be. We provide advocacy, education, and resources to empower, support, and inform pediatricians to provide quality care to children.
