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Child Health Flashcards

1
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How many children (>5 years) died in 2016?

A

5.6 million

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Leading causes of death for children under 5?

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Preterm birth complications, pneumonia, birth asphyxia, diarrhoea, malaria

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How much more likely are children in sub-Saharan Africa to die than those in HIC?

A

15 times

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When are children the most vulnerable?

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First 28 days after birth

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How can you prevent children >28 days dying?

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Improving antenatal and postnatal care

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What is antenatal care?

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Care during pregnancy

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What is the underlying contributing factor to children under 5 dying from pneumonia, diarrhoea and malaria?

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Malnutrition

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How many newborns die every year?

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2.6 million

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When in the neonatal period is it most dangerous for the child?

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The closer to birth you are

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What can a mother do pre-birth to enhance the chance of survival of the child?

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Attending antenatal care consultations, being immunised against tetanus and avoiding substancess

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What four things are included in essential care for a newborn?

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Ensuring breathing, exclusive breastfeeding, keeping the child warm, hand hygiene

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What are risk factors for pneumonia in children?

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Low birth weight, malnutrition, non-breastfed, overcrowding

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What are risk factors for diarrohea in children?

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Non-breastfed, unsafe drinking water and food, hygiene, malnutrition

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What are prevention measures for pneumonia in children?

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Vaccination, reduction of household air pollution

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What are treatments for pneumonia in children?

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Care by trained health provider, antibiotics, oxygen for severe illness

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16
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What are treatments for diarrhoea in children?

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ORS and Zinc supplements

17
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What is ORS

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Oral rehydration salts

18
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What are some emerging priorities for children’s health?

A

Congenital anomalies, injuries and NCDs

19
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What is an emerging public health challenge for children in LMIC urban settings?

A

Childhood obesity

20
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What are some long term risk factors of childhood obesity?

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Adult obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases

21
Q

What is the EPI (1974)?

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Expanded Program on Immunization

22
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How many lives could be saved is global vaccination coverage improves?

A

1.5 million

23
Q

What does the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) cause?

A

Meningitis and pneumonia

24
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What is the global coverage on the HIB-vaccine?

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70%

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