The death of an infant is often dependent on external factors, especially in developing countries. Poor water quality an inadequate food supply, substandard health services, and a hi igh level of infectious diseases such as malaria all contribute to a high imr
• The death of an infant is often dependent on external factors, especially in developing countries. Poor water quality, an inadequate food supply, substandard health services, and a high level of infectious diseases such as malaria all contribute to a high IMR
The IMr is therefore considered a good indicator of the level of health in a community The current worldwide average is just under sixty per thousand live births
• The IMR is therefore considered a good indicator of the level of health in a community • The current worldwide average is just under sixty per thousand live births
In the developed and developing world poor children suffer a disproportionate burden of morbidity and mortality An estimated 70% of child deaths are preventable. Success has been achieved by identifying cost- effective best practices in child and infant health
• In the developed and developing world, poor children suffer a disproportionate burden of morbidity and mortality. • An estimated 70% of child deaths are preventable. • Success has been achieved by identifying costeffective best practices in child and infant health
FIELD GRAND CHALLENGE ARTICLE PEDIATRICS pubished. 07 March 2013 d:103g201000 Great challenges in Pediatrics Antonio francesco Como* KingFahd/City Cardovssculer Surgery/edahic Cadic Surgery Ryadh, Saud Arabia Rewiewed by Jom Steen lordy, hierstydf Cafone los Angees, USA Dana Mathoud, knrppschfskinikum Sar krankenhaus Suzbndh, Germar
Characteristics of pediatrics Physiology y HR:1m-1y:110-130bpm >8y:70-90bpm BR: neonate: 40-45bpm >8y:1820bpm BP(mmHg): SBP: = age X2+80
Physiology HR: 1m-1y: 110-130bpm >8y: 70-90bpm BR: neonate: 40-45bpm >8y: 18-20bpm BP (mmHg): SBP: = age ×2+80 Characteristics of pediatrics