Quiz 3 Flashcards
In 2010 ___ million children died. __% were in Sub Saharan Africa and __% were in South Asia. Less than ____ % of deaths occur in high-income countries.
- 1.
___ of neonates die within first 28 days, ____ infants die from 29 days - 11 months and ____ die from 1 year - 4 years.
1/3, 1/3, 1/3.
What are the main causes of child deaths?
Diarrhea, pneumonia/acute respiratory, malaria, injuries, measles, other infections (HIV/AIDS, meningitis, pertussis).
Malnutrition contributes to ____ of child deaths.
1/3
What are the main causes of neonatal mortality?
Prematurity, complications during labour or delivery, infections acquired at time of birth.
____ million neonates die each year. ___ million stillbirths occur.
3.5 mill. 3 mill.
What are easy solutions that prevent diarrheal diseases in children?
Clean water, hygiene, sanitation.
More than ____ million child deaths annually occur due to diarrhea.
1 million.
What is the management for diarrhea? What is encouraged when a child has a diarrheal disease?
Oral rehydration therapy (clean water, sugar, salt). Continuous feeding (child continues to eat throughout illness)
How many cases of pneumonia occur in children U5?
150 mill
The most common cause of pneumonia is _______ pneumonia. What needs to be done if this is the case?
Bacterial. Early detection & abx.
What can be done to prevent viral pneumonia?
Vaccinations.
What are health complications for children who have malaria?
Cerebral malaria (coma) and anemia (RBC destruction by parasite)
What can be done to prevent malaria?
Avoid mosquito bites by using ITNs, mosquito repellent.
What is a common vaccine-preventable disease?
Measles.
What is undernutrition?
Children do not consume enough calories or don’t take in adequate amounts of specific nutrients (proteins, carbs, fats, vitamins, minerals)
What are recommendations to combat undernutrition?
Exclusive breastfeeding (feed only breast milk until 6 months) and then introduce complementary foods at 6 months while maintaining breast feeding.
What are global child health initiative programs?
Horizontal and vertical programs.
Horizontal programs?
Emphasizes routine access to comprehensive primary care
Vertical program?
Targets selected diseases with specific interventions that are managed outside of public healthcare system.
What are special issues in term of child rights?
Protect child labour, protect the ‘girl-child’, and protect children with special needs
What is the UN convention on rights for children?
A mandate to advocate for the protection of children rights to help meet their basic needs and to expand opportunities for children to reach their full potential
What are the top common concerns of young adult health?
Mental health, injuries, infectious diseases, reproductive health.
What are the top leading causes of disability and illness in adolescents and young adults?
Depression, road traffic accidents, alcohol use