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Title:
Childhood diseases and disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the physical, mental, and developmental health of pre-adolescent children, including facts about infectious diseases, asthma and allergies, cancer, diabetes, growth disorders, and conditions affecting the blood, heart, ear, nose, throat, gastrointestinal tract, kidney, liver, bones, muscles, brain, lungs, skin, and eyes ; along with information about vaccines, medications, wellness promotion, a glossary of related terms, and a list of resources for parents and caregivers.
Author:
Omnigraphics, Inc., issuing body.
Publication Information:
Detroit, MI : Omnigraphics, [2017]

©2017
Call Number:
RJ61 .C5427 2017
Abstract:
"Provides basic consumer health information about the physical and mental health of pre-adolescent children including common illnesses and injuries, disease prevention and screening, and wellness promotion. Includes index, glossary of related terms, and other resources"-- Provided by publisher.
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Edition:
Fourth edition.
ISBN:
9780780815384
Series:
Health reference series

Health reference series.
Physical Description:
xix, 772 pages ; 24 cm.
Contents:
Introduction to children's health and safety. Child health statistics ; Preparing your child for visits to the doctor ; How to give medicine to children ; Recommended childhood vaccinations ; Promoting wellness ; Preventing childhood injuries ; Fevers and febrile seizures in children ; Responding to medical emergencies ; Helping children avoid potential health problems -- Childhood infections and related concerns. Foodborne illness ; Streptococcal bacterial infections ; Other bacterial infections ; Viral infections ; Parasitic and fungal infections ; Other disease associated with infections -- Medical conditions appearing in childhood. Allergies in children ; Blood and circulatory disorders in children ; Cancer in children ; Cardiovascular disorders in children ; Diabetes in children ; Ear, nose, and throat disorders in children ; Endocrine and growth disorders in children ; Gastrointestinal disorders in children ; Kidney and urologic disorders in children ; Liver disorders in children ; Musculoskeletal disorders in children ; Neurological disorders in children ; Respiratory and lung conditions in children ; Skin conditions in children ; Vision and eye problems in children -- Developmental and pediatric mental health concerns. Autism spectrum disorders ; Attention deficit hyperactivity disorders ; Conduct and oppositional disorders ; Developmental disorders and disorders that affect learning ; Fragile X syndrome ; Mental health disorders in children -- Glossary of terms related to childhood diseases and disorders -- Resource list for parents and caregivers.
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