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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…

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…

1.2 Child health in a global context Trevor Duke Introduction In the 20th century there were dramatic reductions in child mortality and general improvements in child health in Western countries….

3.6 Trauma Danny Cass Introduction Children have never been safer. The rates of death and serious injury in developed countries have never been lower. In many OECD countries the decrease…