Intro to Child Health

Question 1

What one factor has played an important role in changing patterns of disease in childhood since the 2000’s?

Answer 1

Rising incidence of obesity

Question 2

Define infant mortality

Answer 2

Death occurring within the first year of life (/1000 live births)

Question 3

Define neonatal mortality

Answer 3

Death occurring within the first 28 days of life (/1000 live births)

Question 4

Define perinatal mortality

Answer 4

Death occurring from 24 weeks gestation to 1 week after birth

Question 5

Define stillbirth

Answer 5

Death occurring between after 24 weeks gestation but before birth

Question 6

When is the most common time of childhood death?

Answer 6

Within the first year of life (majority within the first 28 days)

Note: death within the first year of life = infant mortality

Question 7

Why does number of deaths rise again in 15-19 year olds?

Answer 7

Due to accidents and mental health problems e.g., suicide

Question 8

The 4 main causes of child death worldwide are…

Answer 8

Pneumonia
Diarrhoeal diseases
Preterm birth
Neonatal asphyxia and trauma

Question 9

Child mortality rates in Scotland and the UK are higher/lower than expected

Answer 9

Higher

Question 10

Children present to the GP most often in ages 5-15. T/F?

Answer 10

False

0-4 years: 6x per year
5-15 years: 2.5x per year