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Child health Child healthProtecting and improving the health of children is of fundamental importance Over the past several decades, we have seen dramatic progress in improving the health and reducing the mortality rate of young children Among other encouraging statistics, the number of children dying before the age of 5 was halved from 2000 to 2017, and more mothers and children are surviving today than
Children and young people’s mental health: the case for action WHO advocates for a comprehensive response to the mental health needs of children and young people, with a focus on strengthening policies and legislation; promoting enabling environments (in homes, schools, communities, workplaces and digital spaces) and building preventive and care services
Child Health and Development - World Health Organization (WHO) Child Health 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
Violence against children - World Health Organization (WHO) Violence against children has lifelong impacts on health and well-being of children, families, communities, and nations Violence against children can: Result in death Homicide, which often involves weapons such as knives and firearms, is among the top four causes of death in adolescents, with boys comprising over 80% of victims and perpetrators
Length height-for-age - World Health Organization (WHO) Girls table- Length-for-age: Birth to 13 weeks (percentiles) Download: PDF ǀ Excel Girls table- Length-for-age: Birth to 2 years (percentiles) Download: PDF ǀ Excel Girls table- Height-for-age: 2 to 5 years (percentiles) Download: PDF ǀ Excel
NEW THRESHOLDS FOR THE USE OF FERRITIN CONCENTRATIONS TO ASSESS IRON . . . The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 42% of children less than 5 years of age and 40% of pregnant women worldwide are anaemic Iron deficiency, haemoglobinopathies and malaria are considered as the three top causes of anaemia globally WHO has updated the specific ferritin thresholds used to diagnose iron deficiency and overload, in individuals with and without underlying medical
Physical activity - World Health Organization (WHO) In children and adolescents, physical activity promotes bone health, encourages healthy growth and development of muscle, and improves motor and cognitive development
Child growth - World Health Organization (WHO) Child malnutrition is a major public health issue worldwide An estimated 144 million children under age 5 are stunted, 47 million are wasted and 38 3 million have overweight or obesity Around 45% of deaths among children under 5 years of age are linked to undernutrition Measuring the growth of infants and children is an important part of child health surveillance Inadequate infant growth