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The care of infants and children

M E Avery1, T M Rotch

  • 1Harvard Medical School Boston, Massachusetts.

Acta Paediatrica Hungarica
|January 1, 1991
PubMed

Insights

Pediatrics has significantly reduced infant mortality, but future challenges include global child health disparities and ethical technology use. Preventable issues like accidents and malnutrition persist, demanding renewed focus on children

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics and Global Child Health
  • Bioethics and Health Technology
  • Public Health and Preventative Medicine

Background:

  • The 20th century witnessed substantial growth in pediatrics, leading to a dramatic decrease in infant mortality rates.
  • Significant declines in birth rates also occurred concurrently with advancements in pediatric care.

Observation:

  • Future pediatric challenges necessitate a global perspective, addressing issues like population growth and food distribution impacting children worldwide.
  • Technological advancements in life support raise ethical questions regarding application at the extremes of life (infancy and elderly).
  • Human behavior and societal issues, including congenital AIDS and parental substance abuse, pose severe risks to infants.

Findings:

  • Accidents are the leading cause of death for children in the United States.
  • Diarrheal diseases and malnutrition are primary causes of mortality in children in developing nations.
  • A significant majority of these child health issues are preventable with existing knowledge and interventions.

Implications:

  • There is an urgent need to re-prioritize children's health on national and global healthcare agendas.
  • Ethical considerations regarding advanced medical technology must be addressed to ensure equitable and appropriate care.
  • Implementing known preventative strategies can drastically reduce child mortality and morbidity globally.

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