On the recordJuly 20, 2010
Despite the fact that children and adolescents account for one-fifth of our Nation's population, pediatric research by NIH accounts for a mere 5 to 10 percent of the total NIH budget.
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Brown highlights the inadequate funding for pediatric research relative to children's population.
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