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Young people separated from, unaccompanied, or left behind by migrant working parents face higher risks of exploitation, violence, and mental health issues, as well as poor access to health services and protection. Vaccines. As of September 22, 2020, no vaccine trials were being conducted on children under the age of 18 years.
Diseases of neonates and children younger than five years. Gonococcal ophthalmia neonatorum. Candida albicans infection. Candida parapsilosis infection. Cytomegalovirus infection. diphtheria. human coronavirus infection. respiratory distress syndrome. measles.
The Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health is an independent public charity, devoted exclusively to elevating the priority of children's health and increasing the quality and accessibility of children's health care through leadership and direct investment. The foundation, established in 1996, evolved from Packard Children's Hospital at ...
Aggregate US hospital costs were $387.3 billion in 2011—a 63% increase since 1997 (inflation adjusted). Costs per stay increased 47% since 1997, averaging $10,000 in 2011 (equivalent to $13,544 in 2023 [ 31] ). [ 128] As of 2008, public spending accounts for between 45% and 56% of US healthcare spending. [ 129]
The list below states health conditions considered to be special healthcare needs. Attention deficit disorder (ADD) Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Depression. Anxiety problems. Behavioral problems. Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) Diabetes. Developmental disability.
It supports and conducts research aimed at improving the health of children, adults, families, and communities, including: Reducing infant deaths; Promoting healthy pregnancy and childbirth; Investigating growth and human development; Examining problems of birth defects and intellectual and developmental disabilities; Understanding reproductive ...
A large number of children in Africa live in low- and middle-income countries where there is limited access to prevention or treatment of cancer. The under-five mortality rate , a robust indicator of child health, is at 109 per 1,000 live births. [67] The proportion of childhood cancer is higher in Africa than in developed countries, at 4.8%. [68]
Category. : Children's health-related organizations. This category includes health and safety; pediatric and medical care and research; prevention and public health organizations, aimed at children.