苏州大学医学部儿科临床医学院儿科学 Lesson2.pdfVIP

CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Department of Pediatrics Soochow University Affiliated Children’s Hospital Pediatrics focuses on the pattern of child growth and development, child health promotion, disease prevention and treatment, and direct care of illness children. The children are often among the most vulnerable or disadvantaged in society, and thus their needs require special attention. Pediatric worker aims at protecting children from illness and injury, assisting them to attain optimal levels of health. Characteristics of Pediatrics There are significant differences between children and adults. The younger the children, the greater the difference. Health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, and health care of children are unique from that of adults. Childhood is a critical period for physical, psychological and behavioral development. Compared with adult, child is relatively less independent. Family, kindergarten, school, and community are important settings for their development. Health care should be planned specifically based on their characteristics and needs of children in different age group. Age stages It is also significant for health worker to know that there are characteristic health problems peculiar to each major phase of development. Age stages 1st 2nd 3rd Fetal Period 28 W birth birth conception Perinatal period 7 D 14 D 28 D Perinatal period Neonatal (from 28 weeks gestination to 7 days after birth) early