Children's Health

Question 1

Define perinatal

Answer 1

first week of life

Question 2

Define neonatal

Answer 2

the first month of life

Question 3

Define infant

Answer 3

the first year of life

Question 4

What regions have the greatest deaths per 1000 live births

Answer 4

south Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa

Question 5

What is the leading cause of death in children under 5 in sub-saharan Africa?

Answer 5

malaria

Question 6

Who is most vulnerable to complications from Measles?

Answer 6

children under 5, those with vitamin A deficiency and HIV infected

Question 7

What are the key risk factors for neonatal, infant and child deaths?

Answer 7

-social determinants of health
-mother’s nutritional and health status and education
-access to skilled healthcare provider to attend birth and provide counseling
-water, sanitation, and hygiene
-war and conflicts

Question 8

What are some of the interventions done to address key challenges in child health?

Answer 8

-ensuring a healthy and well-nourished mother
-prenatal care and micronutrient supplementation for mother-to-be
-prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV
-attendance at delivery by a skilled birth attendant and referral for emergency obstetric care if needed
-appropriate care of the newborn and referral if needed
-kangaroo mother care
-early and exclusive breastfeeding for 6 months
-immunization
-bednets for malaria and regular drug administration for worms