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Aspects of tropical paediatrics

R G Hendrickse

    Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary

    Childhood mortality in the tropics is driven by malnutrition and infectious diseases. Abandoning breastfeeding is a critical issue, alongside challenges like drug-resistant malaria and neonatal jaundice, demanding urgent attention.

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    Area of Science:

    • Tropical medicine
    • Paediatrics
    • Global health

    Background:

    • Childhood mortality in tropical regions is alarmingly high, primarily due to the interplay of malnutrition and infectious/parasitic diseases.
    • The declining trend in breastfeeding practices poses a significant threat to infant health.
    • Emerging infectious diseases like dengue haemorrhagic fever and drug-resistant malaria strains exacerbate existing health challenges.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the critical health issues facing children in tropical developing nations.
    • To emphasize the detrimental impact of abandoning breastfeeding.
    • To underscore the need for a professional re-evaluation of roles in tropical paediatrics.

    Main Methods:

    • This abstract is a review and discussion of existing problems and trends in tropical paediatrics.
    • It synthesizes information on infectious diseases, malnutrition, and their impact on child mortality.
    • It discusses the implications of drug resistance in malaria and the rise of neonatal jaundice.

    Main Results:

    • Malnutrition and infectious diseases are primary drivers of childhood mortality in the tropics.
    • The decline in breastfeeding is identified as a major public health disaster.
    • Drug-resistant falciparum malaria and increasing neonatal jaundice present serious, growing threats.

    Conclusions:

    • Urgent attention is required to address the declining breastfeeding rates.
    • Effective control of infectious diseases, including malaria, is crucial, especially with emerging drug resistance.
    • There is a pressing need for a professional reappraisal of the role in addressing tropical paediatric health crises.

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