Chapter 22 School-Age Children and Adolescents

Health Problems of School-Age Children Chronic diseases Asthma Autism Diabetes Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis Seizure disorders Childhood cancers (leading cause of death ages 1 to 14 years)

Health Problems of School-Age Children (cont.) Behavioral and learning problems Learning disabilities ADHD Behavioral and emotional problems Disabled children Problems associated with economic status (lead poisoning, iron deficiency anemia, and increased susceptibility to illness)

Question Is the following statement true or false? Learning disabilities are a major chronic disease affecting children.

Answer False Rationale: Although learning disabilities can be lifelong, they are considered a behavior or learning problem, not a chronic disease.

Health Problems of School-Age Children (cont.) Death from injuries Motor vehicle/traffic injury, drowning, fire/burns: ages 1 to 9 years Motor vehicle/traffic injury, drowning, poisoning: ages 10 to 19 years Suicides with firearms: ages 10 to 19 years Communicable diseases Head lice Other health problems: undernutrition, poor dental health, obesity, and inactivity

Adolescent Health and Health Problems Emotional problems and teenage suicide (third cause of death) Violence Substance abuse Teen sexuality and pregnancy Sexually transmitted diseases or infections Acne Poor nutrition and eating disorders

Children and Adolescents Health Issues Physical and emotional health issues affect Academic achievement Future of society Health issues affect learning Chronic diseases Behavioral and learning problems Communicable diseases

Immunizations Federally and state mandated immunization program Schedule Polio Smallpox Diphtheria Tetanus Typhoid

Question Is the following statement true or false? Poisoning is a major cause of death in children between the ages of 1 and 9 years.

Answer False Rationale: In children between the ages of 1 and 9 years, motor vehicle/traffic injury, drowning, and fire/burns are the leading cause of death. For those between 10 and 19 years of age, the major causes of death include motor vehicle/traffic injury, drowning, and poisoning.

Question Is the following statement true or false? For teenagers, suicide accounts for few deaths.

Answer False Rationale: Teenage suicide is the third cause of death for this age group.

Healthy People 2020: Adolescents Barriers to goals: Risk-taking behaviors Accidents Binge drinking Tobacco, drug, and alcohol use Mental health issues Limited contact with health care system Sexual activity

Health Services Preventive health programs Immunizations and TB testing Education and social services Health protection programs Safety and injury prevention Infectious diseases Child protective services Oral hygiene and dental care Health promotion Nutrition and exercise