Category: Childhood

Biochemical and Neuropsychological Models of Childhood Psychiatric Disorders Differential diagnosis of psychiatric disorders associated with neurological diseases or affective disorders remains relevant to the present day. It requires a thorough analysis of not only the conditions of the disorders but also the clinical picture as a whole. It should be noted that most authors studying…

The Role of Family in Childhood Obesity Abstract Childhood obesity is a public health problem that has been increased during the last decades. Families and healthcare providers develop numerous interventions in order to provide their children with a chance to avoid obesity complications. This research proposal aims at discussing the steps of future research in…

Preventing Obesity Health Issues From Childhood Table of Contents The Problem Selected Previous Knowledge on the Problem Possible Solutions to Propose Sources of Knowledge on the Problem Previous Knowledge of the Audience on the Problem The Audiences Point of View Questions About the Problem and Possible Solutions References The Problem Selected The selected problem is…

Childhood Obesity, Social Actions and Intervention Table of Contents Introduction Background Information Review of Literature Implications for Future Research References Introduction Obesity in children is one of the major health problems affecting many communities. Stang and Loth (2011) indicate that the prevalence of obesity in young children has been on the rise within the past…

Approaches to Childhood Obesity Treatment There is a multitude of approaches to childhood obesity treatment. According to Kumar and Kelly (2017), the first stage of standard childhood obesity treatment focuses on dietary recommendations and physical activity. These include eating more fruits and vegetables and limiting the use of the computer. The second stage involves a…

Childhood Immunization and Related Controversy The development and use of vaccines have allowed the global population to mitigate the spread of severe illnesses and significantly reduce child mortality. Still, there are groups of people who believe that vaccines are harmful and oppose immunization, not allowing their children to be vaccinated. The controversy regarding childhood immunization…

Intergenerational Transmission and Prevention of Adverse Childhood Experiences Adverse childhood events (ACEs) are the traumatic events in childhood that increase the risk of negative consequences for physical, mental health, and social problems throughout life. Indeed, children who have been subjected to violence and abuse by parents, relatives, and other adults cause extremely negative consequences (DeNisco…

Childhood Obesity in the US From an Economic Perspective Table of Contents Background The Economic Principles The Economic Impacts Socioeconomic Factors Healthcare Organizations References Background Childhood obesity is a complex issue that requires consideration from the perspective of several areas, including economics. Looking at the problem of childhood obesity from an economic point of view…

Effects of the Pandemic on Early Childhood Education and Children The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic has contributed to immense global health and socio-economic difficulties. In comparison with older populations, the clinical manifestations of COVID-19 on small children are ambiguous, with lower mortality and morbidity but no definitive evidence supporting dissemination during pregnancy. Studies on the…

Childhood Obesity: Quantitative Annotated Bibliography Childhood obesity is a problem that stands especially acute today, in the era of consumerism. Children now have immense access to Internet where they are enraptured by bright and colorful advertising. The problem of obesity is hot topic for research, and there are many scientific articles that review various aspects…