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Core values

- **Addressing Racism and Health Disparities**: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) addresses the profound impact of racism on children's health, advocating for culturally competent medical practices, social justice policies, and community engagement to reduce health disparities[1].
- **Community Design and Health**: The AAP emphasizes the importance of community design in supporting children's health, including access to safe environments, nutritious food, and recreational spaces. This helps in reducing health issues like obesity, allergies, asthma, and mental health disorders[2].
- **Promoting Social and Environmental Health**: The initiatives focus on integrating social drivers of health into primary care, addressing economic stability, education, social and community context, health and healthcare, and the built environment. This comprehensive approach improves overall child development and well-being[2][5].