Unlock the Secrets to Children’s Health: A Comprehensive Guide

Despite the significant progress made in reducing the mortality rate of children under five, with a 50% decline since the start of the 21st century, many of the over 5.3 million annual deaths of children under five in 2018 were preventable. Environmental issues, lifestyle choices, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the reemergence of diseases have created a ripple effect, highlighting the need for a deeper understanding of children’s health.

The Gale Encyclopedia of Children’s Health: A Timely and Comprehensive Resource

The fourth edition of this esteemed encyclopedia provides reliable and understandable information about the causes, symptoms, treatments, and diseases affecting children from birth through adolescence. With thorough, easy-to-read entries, enhanced with color photos and illustrations, this resource is perfect for students and readers interested in the health of our next generation.

What’s New in the Fourth Edition?

This brand-new edition features:

• Content written by an advisory board consisting of subject matter experts
• 865 total entries, including 25 new entries on topics such as COVID-19, multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MIS-C), neonatal encephalopathy, pet therapy, vaping, and Zika virus disease
• 400 full-color photos, illustrations, graphs, and maps to facilitate understanding
• Cross-references to help readers make connections between topics
• Sidebar questions to ask healthcare providers
• An appendix of key organizations providing additional support
• Growth charts and immunization schedules for easy reference
• A general index of places, subjects, titles, and proper names mentioned within the text
• A glossary of terms compiled from the entry-specific Key Terms lists

This comprehensive resource is divided into six volumes, spanning approximately 4,000 pages, and is available in both print (ISBN: 9780028677064) and eBook formats (ISBN: 9780028677569). With its timely and authoritative information, The Gale Encyclopedia of Children’s Health is an indispensable guide for anyone invested in the health and well-being of our children.

Stay up-to-date on the latest information on children’s health and explore the many ways this encyclopedia can support your research and understanding of this critical topic.