17 Socio-cultural issues and body image

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Summary The increasing prevalence of childhood obesity and overweight is disproportionate in some ethnic groups. Drawing on data from three separate countries, we focus on three populations that have high…

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2 Lessons from the control of other epidemics

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Summary The causes of childhood obesity, both at an individual and at the population level, are now mostly well understood. Fundamentally overweight and obesity result from an imbalance between calorie…

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9 Obesity prevention in early childhood

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Summary and recommendations for practice Early childhood is a critical period for obesity prevention. However, prevalence in preschool children is increasing. Early childhood settings (home, day care, kindergartens) have an…

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Imaging

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7.1 Imaging Rita L. Teele, Helen L.M. Bird Introduction The tools of the radiologist include plain radiography, fluoroscopy (screening), intravenous, intracavity and gastrointestinal contrast media, angiography, nuclear medicine, ultrasonography, computed…

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Skin disorders

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21.1 Skin disorders Maureen Rogers, Rod Phillips, Li-Chuen Wong Neonatal skin conditions Many of these conditions will be described below, but the manner of their presentation in the neonatal period…

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Orthopaedic problems

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8.1 Orthopaedic problems Peter Cundy See Chapter 12.2 for Bone and joint infections. Skeletal variations during growth Parents can be anxious about whether their child is normal. They refer to…

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Fluid replacement therapy

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6.1 Fluid replacement therapy Trevor Duke, Sarah McNab Safe management of the fluid and electrolyte needs of unwell children requires knowledge of body water and electrolyte composition, fluid requirements during…

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Teeth and oral cavity disorders

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22.3 Teeth and oral cavity disorders Nicky Kilpatrick, Kerrod Hallett The oral cavity can be considered the gateway to the body. It is the start of the alimentary tract and…

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Infectious diseases

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12.1 Infectious diseases David Burgner, David Isaacs Infectious diseases presenting with fever and rash Infectious diseases of childhood are a significant cause of illness in children, especially in the first…

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