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When the family system is disrupted, change can and does occur among all members.
What are health care priorities for children?
Poverty
Lack of health insurance
Tobacco use and substance abuse
Mental health
Responsible sexual behavior
Firearm death and injuries
Environmental health
Immunizations
Access to healthcare
Racial and ethnic disparities
Immigration
,__________ is the time of the most dramatic change in physical, motor, cognitive, emotional and social
development.
Infancy
Early childhood is crucial in identifying ________________ so early interventions can be made.
development delays
Examples for health promotion during early child development specially for todays society.
"iPad kids": Screentime for children is a new trend. (Limit screentime under the age of 5.)
What is the preferred form of nutrition for infants?
AAP recommends BF exclusively for first 6 months.
What is the most common nutritional problem of childhood?
Obesity.
What is the most common chronic disease of childhood?
Dental caries.
Fluoridated water is important.
Dental hygiene starts with eruption of first tooth.
- Set a routine for child.
,- Brush teeth before bed, especially with milk.
**Under 6 months don't drink fluoridated water**
BMI greater than or equal to 85th percentile, but below 95th:
Overweight.
BMI greater than or equal to 95th percentile:
Obesity.
What are some of the most common causes of unintentional injuries and the leading causes of
morbidity and mortality in children?
Drowning.
Burns.
Falling furniture.
Choking.
Poisoning.
Co-sleeping (suffocation).
Electrical outlets.
Busy streets w/o supervision.
Stranger danger.
Bike riding (helmets).
Peer pressure.
Firearms.
, What are some risk factors that could increase the likelihood for childhood injuries?
Males.
Parenting styles.
Temperament.
Stress in the home.
Alcohol, drug abuse.
What are some cues to recognize to assess for violence?
Recognize violent personalities/risk factors.
Children are desensitized to violence from TV, video games.
Guns in the home increase risk of suicide and homicide.
1 in 5 has a diagnosable mental health problem.
Anxiety disorders, impulse control or ADHD often develop during adolescence.
Suicide awareness.
What are major causes of infant mortality?
1. Congenital anomalies.
2. Preterm birth and low birth weight.
3. Maternal Gestational complications.
4. Sudden infant death syndrome.
What is the most common cause of acute illness in children?
Respiratory illness.