4.3 Hyperactivity and inattention Jill Sewell Hyperactive and inattentive behaviours are common in children, ranging in a continuum from normal behaviours, especially in young children, to developmentally inappropriate behaviours that…
4.2 Common mental health problems Michael Sawyer, Brian Graetz Child and adolescent mental health problems are common in the community. They have a significant impact on the lives of children…
3.5 Immunization Peter Richmond Immunization provides protection against specific infectious diseases and is one of the greatest achievements of medical science and public health. It is the right of every…
3.12 Gynaecology Sonia R. Grover Gynaecological problems in childhood are usually minor but not infrequent. Congenital anomalies affecting the genital tract can be seen in association with endocrine and congenital…
3.10 Sudden unexpected death in infancy Barry Taylor, Dawn Elder Despite a remarkable increase in knowledge about the aetiology of sudden unexpected death in infancy (SUDI) over the past few…
4.1 Life events of normal children Gehan Roberts, Harriett Hiscock Although every child follows his or her own individual developmental trajectory, most children achieve developmental milestones at predictable ages (see…
3.1 The child and the family Neil Wigg Introduction The ecological model of the determinants of children’s health, development and wellbeing places the child at the centre of expanding spheres…
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3.2 Indigenous culture and health The word Indigenous, meaning native, is used to describe the ancient or native population of a country. Indigenous populations have almost always been affected by…
3.7 Failure to thrive Daryl Efron Satisfactory growth is a key marker of good health in infancy and early childhood, and so the failure of a child to grow as…
