Child Health & Illness: Patterns & Impact

Question 1

What are the main causes of death in infancy?

Answer 1

Perinatal / Congenital causes

Question 2

What are the main causes of death in later childhood / adolescence?

Answer 2

Acquired / Natural causes

Question 3

The highest rate of mortality occurs in which age group?

Answer 3

In infancy

Question 4

RTAs account for 50% of external deaths in adolescence, but what are non-intentional other causes?

Answer 4

Drowning, falls, fire-related, suffocation / strangulation (SUDI)

Question 5

How common is suicide / deliberate self harm in young people?

Answer 5

Rare in those younger than 10, higher in adolescent boys

Question 6

What are the most common type of cancer in children?

Answer 6

Leukaemias

Question 7

Define prenatal

Answer 7

Before birth, during or relating to pregnancy

Question 8

Define perinatal

Answer 8

Period immediately before and after birth, from 20th week of gestation to 28th day after birth

Question 9

Define neonatal

Answer 9

First 28 days after birth