chapter 22 school-age children and adolescents

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Chapter 22School-Age Children and Adolescents


Health Problems of School-age Children Health Problems of School-age Children• Chronic diseases

– Asthma

– Autism

– Diabetes

– Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis

– Seizure disorders

• Childhood cancers (leading cause of death in children ages 1 to 14 yrs)


Health Problems of School-age Children (cont.)Health Problems of School-age Children (cont.)

• Behavioral and learning problems

– Learning disabilities

– ADHD

– Behavioral and emotional problems

– Disabled children

• Problems associated with economic status (lead poisoning, iron deficiency anemia, increased susceptibility to illness)


QuestionQuestion

Is the following statement true or false?

• Learning disabilities are a major chronic disease affecting children.


AnswerAnswer

• False

– Although learning disabilities can be life-long, they are considered a behavior or learning problem, not a chronic disease.


Health Problems of School-age Children (cont.)Health Problems of School-age Children (cont.)

• Death from injuries

– Motor vehicle/traffic injury, drowning, fire/burns: ages 1-9 yrs

– Motor vehicle/traffic injury, drowning, poisoning: ages 10-19 yrs

– Suicides with firearms: ages 10-19 yrs

• Communicable diseases

• Head lice

• Other health problems: undernutrition, poor dental health, obesity, inactivity


Adolescent Health and Health Problems Adolescent Health and Health Problems • Emotional problems and teenage suicide (third

leading cause of death)

• Violence

• Substance abuse

• Teen sexuality and pregnancy

• Sexually transmitted diseases or infections

• Acne

• Poor nutrition and eating disorders


Health Services for School-age Children and AdolescentsHealth Services for School-age Children and Adolescents

• Prevention programs

– Immunizations

– TB testing

– Education and social services (basic services, parental support services, family planning services, STD services, risk reduction services, peer education)


QuestionQuestion


• Poisoning is a major cause of death in children between the ages of 1 and 9 years.


AnswerAnswer

• False

– In children ages 1 to 9 years, motor vehicle/traffic injury, drowning, and fire/burns are the leading causes of death. For those 10 to 19 years of age, the major causes of death include motor vehicle/traffic injury, drowning, and poisoning.


Health Services for School-age Children and Adolescents (cont.)Health Services for School-age Children and Adolescents (cont.)

• Health protection

– Safety and injury prevention

– Infectious diseases

– Child protective services

– Oral hygiene and dental care


Health Services for School-age Children and Adolescents (cont.)Health Services for School-age Children and Adolescents (cont.)

• Health promotion programs

– Nutrition programs

– Weight control programs


QuestionQuestion


• For teenagers, suicide accounts for few deaths.


AnswerAnswer

• False

– Suicide is the third leading cause of death for this age group.


Internet ResourcesInternet Resources• Child Behavior & How Parents Can Change Behaviors:

http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/children/parents/behavior/201.printerview.html

• Drug Abuse Prevention Guide: http://www.drugabuse.gov/pdf/prevention/RedBook.pdf

• Food Allergies: http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/ffalrgn.html

• Foundation for a Smokefree America: http://www.tobaccofree.org/

• Injury Prevention Program (children 12 and under): http://www.aap.org/familoy/tippmain.htm

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