This evidence-based text explores children's health and wellbeing from
birth to adolescence, taking into account the familial, cultural,
social, economic, environmental and global contexts of their lives.
Divided into three parts, this book draws on an international body of
research and theoretical perspectives on the determinants of health,
such as hereditary, socioeconomic, environmental, geopolitical, gender
and cross-cultural factors. It begins with an overview of child health
and wellbeing before exploring global influences on health. The second
part of the book focuses on health promotion and safeguarding. The final
part looks at a range of health conditions that may impact children's
health, including infectious diseases, chronic health conditions and
mental health. The book ends with a discussion of the role and
contribution of families, carers, health professionals, hospitals, the
wider community, charities and government, and examines how children
with health needs and their families can best be supported. Each chapter
includes critical questions, case studies and reflection points, all
followed by a commentary to help the reader to think through the issues.
Designed for all those working with children, or studying to work with
children, *Health and Wellbeing for Babies and Children: Contemporary
Issues * is ideal for students undertaking courses on public health
nursing, children's nursing, early years education, childhood studies
and social work, among others.
