The child in society Flashcards
What are the main social environment factors that influence an infant or toddler?
The home environment
What are the main social environment factors that influence a young chid?
School and friends
What are the main social environment factors that influence a teenager?
Aware of and influenced by events nationally but also internationally, e.g. in music, sport, fashion or politics
What are the main child health problems in developed countries?
Severe chronic disorders (cancer, CF)
Behavioural and emotional disorders (ADHD, anorexia nervosa)
Neurodevelopment disorders (language delay, reading difficulties
Obesity
Drug and alcohol abuse, smoking
What are the main child health problems in both developed and developing countries?
Relative socioeconomic disadvantage (lack of money, unemployment, inadequate housing and education)
Lack of family cohesion
Healthcare (not available or lack of access)
What are the main child health problems in developing countries?
High childhood mortality
Infection (resp. tract, diarrhoea, malaria, TB, HIV)
Malnutrition
Poor sanitation, water supply, food hygiene
Road traffic accidents
Developmental and learning problems of organic pathology (downs syndrome, congenital abnormalities)
What are the factors that effect the immediate social environment?
Family structure Parenting styles Siblings and extended family Cultural attitudes to child-rearing Peers Socio-economic status
What are the factors that effect the local social fabric?
Neighbourhood
Health service delivery
Schools
Travel
What are the factors that effect the national and international environment?
Economic wealth
Media & technology
War & natural disasters
What are some public health issues for young people?
Obesity
Emotional and behavioural difficulties
Disability
Smoking, alcohol and drugs
