Health Reference Series: Childhood Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook

Editor: Williams, Angela L.
Publication Year: 2020
Publisher: Omnigraphics, Inc.

Single-User Purchase Price: $95.00
Unlimited-User Purchase Price: $142.50
ISBN: 978-1-78785-649-3
Category: Health & Medicine - Health
Image Count: 42
Book Status: Available
Table of Contents

Childhood Diseases and Disorders Sourcebook, Fifth Edition provides up-to-date information about common disorders that affect the physical, mental, and developmental health of school-age children.

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Table of Contents

  • Preface
  • Part I: Introduction to Children's Health and Safety
  • Chapter 1—Child Health Statistics
  • Chapter 2—Doctor Visits and Your Child
  • Chapter 3—How to Give Medicine to Children
  • Chapter 4—Childhood Vaccinations
  • Chapter 5—Promoting Wellness
  • Chapter 6—Preventing Childhood Injuries
  • Chapter 7—Fevers and Febrile Seizures in Children
  • Chapter 8—Caring for Children in an Emergency
  • Part II: Childhood Infections and Related Concerns
  • Chapter 9—Foodborne Illness
  • Chapter 10—Streptococcal Bacterial Infections
  • Chapter 11—Other Bacterial Infections
  • Chapter 12—Viral Infections
  • Chapter 13—Parasitic and Fungal Infections
  • Chapter 14—Other Diseases Associated with Infections
  • Part III: Medical Conditions Appearing in Childhood
  • Chapter 15—Allergies in Children
  • Chapter 16—Blood and Circulatory Disorders in Children
  • Chapter 17—Cancer in Children
  • Chapter 18—Cardiovascular Disorders in Children
  • Chapter 19—Type 1 Diabetes in Children
  • Chapter 20—Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders in Children
  • Chapter 21—Endocrine and Growth Disorders in Children
  • Chapter 22—Gastrointestinal Disorders in Children
  • Chapter 23—Kidney and Urologic Disorders in Children
  • Chapter 24—Liver Disorders in Children
  • Chapter 25—Musculoskeletal Disorders in Children
  • Chapter 26—Neurological Disorders in Children
  • Chapter 27—Respiratory and Lung Conditions in Children
  • Chapter 28—Skin Conditions in Children
  • Chapter 29—Vision and Eye Problems in Children
  • Part IV: Developmental and Pediatric Mental-Health Concerns
  • Chapter 30—Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Chapter 31—Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
  • Chapter 32—Behavior or Conduct Issues in Children
  • Chapter 33—Developmental Disorders and Disorders That Affect Learning
  • Chapter 34—Fragile X Syndrome
  • Chapter 35—Mental-Health Disorders in Children
  • Part V: Additional Help and Information
  • Chapter 36—Glossary of Terms Related to Childhood Diseases and Disorders
  • Chapter 37—Resource List for Parents and Caregivers