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Tropical pediatrics: 2002 to 2015.

Perla D Santos Ocampo1, Cynthia Santos Ocampo-Padilla

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of the Philippines, College of Medicine, Philippine General Hospital, Manila.

The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
|December 31, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Children in the tropics face health challenges from underdevelopment and modernization, with infectious diseases remaining a major threat. The International Society of Tropical Pediatrics (ISTP) is committed to improving tropical pediatric care.

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Area of Science:

  • Tropical medicine
  • Pediatrics
  • Global health

Background:

  • Children in tropical regions face numerous health challenges.
  • These challenges stem from factors including the technology divide, economic disparity, ecological changes, urbanization, industrialization, globalization, political instability, population growth, and gender inequality.
  • Both underdevelopment and modernization contribute to persistent health problems.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the challenges confronting children in the tropics and their impact on health.
  • To project the landscape of tropical pediatrics towards 2015.
  • To highlight achievements and predict future progress in combating tropical diseases.

Main Methods:

  • The study presents a scenario analysis for tropical pediatrics.
  • It reviews past achievements in disease control.
  • It forecasts future advancements and outlines organizational commitments.

Main Results:

  • Infectious diseases are projected to remain the leading cause of death in tropical regions.
  • Challenges from underdevelopment and modernization, including urbanization and industrialization, will continue to impact child health.
  • Significant progress has been made in fighting tropical diseases, with future advancements anticipated.

Conclusions:

  • The International Society of Tropical Pediatrics (ISTP) reaffirms its commitment to advancing tropical pediatrics over the next 15 years.
  • Continued efforts are needed to address the complex interplay of socioeconomic and environmental factors affecting child health in the tropics.
  • Future progress in medical science and public health initiatives holds promise for alleviating the burden of tropical diseases.

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