The Epidemiology of Childhood Disorders

ISBN-13: 9780195075168 / Angielski / Twarda / 1994 / 552 str.

Ivan B. Pless; Ivan Barry Pless

Opis

This book gathers the research efforts of the last quarter century in pediatric epidemiology under a single cover for the first time. It draws on the experience of an international group of pediatric epidemiologists, all of whom are world authorities in their fields. In a consistent format they discuss biological considerations, patterns of occurrence, risk factors, and the impact of interventions for each type of disorder. The disorders reviewed include not only the old morbidity of childhood such as infections, birth defects, asthma, and cerebral palsy, but also the new morbidity: emotional problems, intentional and non-intentional injuries, and suicide. These reviews are grouped in five parts: perinatal disorders, infectious disorders, mental and behavioral disorders, injuries and violence, and chronic disorders. This book is aimed at a wide audience: pediatricians, epidemiologists, nurses, physical and occupational therapists, health administrators, and those in maternal and child health care. One reason it succeeds is that the contributors have the personal expertise and background to enable them to cross the disciplinary lines between pediatrics and epidemiology.

Recenzje

This ... is the first book which comprehensively covers nearly all aspects of paediatric epidemiology ... This book combines breadth and depth without going into excessive detail. Each chapter is followed by a comprehensive list of references, which I found extremely valuable. A high and consistent quality is maintained throughout the book. It is unique in that it summarises the present state of knowledge in paediatric epidemiology. I believe that many epidemiologists and paediatricians will find it very useful.