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Child health and paediatrics in the U.S.S.R
Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
|June 1, 1976
Insights
This report details child health services in the USSR, including organization, pediatrician training, and care for handicapped children. It offers insights into the social aspects of pediatric care within the Soviet Union.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Child Welfare
Background:
- Observations on child health and pediatrics in the USSR were made during a three-week visit.
- The report outlines the organization of separate health services for children.
Purpose of the Study:
- To record observations on child health and pediatrics in the USSR.
- To describe the organization of child health services.
- To outline the training and career structure for pediatricians.
Main Methods:
- Direct observation during a three-week visit to the USSR.
- Review of organizational structures for child health services.
- Information gathering on pediatrician training and career paths.
Main Results:
- Separate health services are established for children in the USSR.
- The training and career structure for a large number of pediatricians are detailed.
- Provision for handicapped children is briefly discussed.
Conclusions:
- The USSR has a structured system for child health and pediatric care.
- The organization and training within pediatric services are significant.
- Social aspects of child care are considered within the Soviet system.
Abstract:
Observations on child health and paediatrics made during a three weeks' visit to the USSR are recorded. There are separate health services for children and their organization is outlined, as are the training and career structure of the many thousands of paediatricians employed. Provision for handicapped children is briefly discussed and a few comments are made on social aspects of child care.