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- Infant Care and Infant Health - NICHD
About Infant Care and Infant Health What is infancy? Infancy is generally considered to be the period from birth until age 2 years It is a time of rapid growth and change for children and families This health topic covers some of the many issues related to infant health and infant care, including:
- What are some of the basics of infant health? - NICHD
Many are normal, and the infant's caregivers can deal with them if they occur Mostly, it is a matter of the caregivers learning about what is normal for their infant and getting comfortable with the new routine in the household New parents and caregivers often have questions about several aspects of their infant's health and well-being
- Infant nutrition - World Health Organization (WHO)
Proper infant nutrition is fundamental to a child’s continued health, from birth through adulthood Correct feeding in the first three years of life is particularly important due to its role in lowering morbidity and mortality, reducing the risk of chronic disease throughout their life span, and promoting regular mental and physical development
- About Infant Care and Infant Health | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy . . .
About Infant Care and Infant Health What is infancy? Infancy is generally considered to be the period from birth until age 2 years It is a time of rapid growth and change for children and families This health topic covers some of the many issues related to infant health and infant care, including: Promoting Infant Health Before Birth Newborn
- Newborn health
Newborn deaths account for 47% of deaths among children under the age of 5 globally, resulting in 2 4 million lives lost each year About one third of newborn deaths occur on the day of birth and close to three quarters occur within the first week of life In addition, almost 2 million babies born with no signs of life at 28 weeks of pregnancy or more (stillbirths) and 295 000 maternal deaths
- Child Health and Development
Healthy growth and developmentThe goal of the Child Health and Development Unit is to end preventable child deaths and promote the healthy growth and development of all children in the first decade of their life
- Infant Mortality - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of . . .
Infant mortality refers to the death of an infant between 1 day and 1 year of age (Deaths before age 28 days can also be classified as neonatal mortality ) There are many causes of infant mortality, ranging from infections to accidents
- Infant and young child feeding - World Health Organization (WHO)
Breast milk promotes sensory and cognitive development, and protects the infant against infectious and chronic diseases Exclusive breastfeeding reduces infant mortality from common childhood illnesses, such as diarrhoea and pneumonia, and means that the child is likely to recover more quickly from illness
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