Contemporary Child Health Issues

Question 1

What are some of the main DOH in Child health?

Answer 1

• poverty
• education and literacy
• health practices and health care access
• environmental conditions

Question 2

How is early childhood development measured?

Answer 2

through social, physical, and cognitive developmental milestones

Question 3

What is the risk if developmental needs are not met?

Answer 3

children are at risk for compromised health and developmental delays

Question 4

What are some contemporary child health issues?

Answer 4

Mental Health
○ Depression
○ Anxiety
○ ADHD
○ Bullying & discrimination
○ Suicide
○ Child abuse & neglect

Physical Health
○ Overweight
○ Inactivity
○ Injuries
○ Immunizations
○ Environmental contamination
○ Child abuse & neglect

Question 5

What is the leading cause of death and disability for children ages 1-19 years?

Answer 5

injury