More children die due to faith-based medical neglect in Idaho than in
any other state. Today, advocates for children discussed ways to
develop legislation to change that.
Rita Swan, national expert and founder of the group "Children's
Healthcare is a Legal Duty," also known as "CHILD," was in Boise Friday,
Sept. 22. She discussed the Gem State's ranking as the worst in the
nation in terms of faith healing deaths.
"Before Idaho had even become a state, the territory enacted a law
requiring parents to provide necessary food, clothing, shelter and
medical attendance to their child," Swan said.
But religious exemptions were added to the law in 1972.
Idaho ranks worst in nation for faith healing deaths - KIVITV.com Boise, ID
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