Investing in Maternal and Child Health

should be used during the first year of life. Whole cow’s milk can be used to replace formula or breast milk after 12 months of ...

It is also important to monitor your child’s sugar intake. Too much sugar can cause dental caries (cavities) and other ...

Social problems: • Poor peer relationships. • Increased risk of substance abuse. • Increased risk of ...

Information for Beneficiaries on Child Health • Drowning. Drownings are the leading cause of injury death for young ...

Foodborne Illness Approximately 76 million cases of foodborne illness are reported each year in the United States.^15 Foodborne ...

Information for Beneficiaries on Child Health • Salmonella is also a widespread bacteria with symptoms that include fever, di ...

Child Abuse Child abuse is serious problem that can happen in any family. The scars, both physical and emotional, last a lifetim ...

Information for Beneficiaries on Child Health The mission of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) ...

References National Center for Medical Home Implementation. What is a medical home? Available at: http://www.medicalhomeinfo.or ...

The Family Role in Health Promotion ............................................................................................ ...

Information for Beneficiaries on Adolescent Health • Be available—set aside enough time to deal with the subj ...

Information for Beneficiaries on Adolescent Health m Diabetes screening, based on risk. m Sexually transmitted i ...

Key Health Risks: Adolescents Poor Nutrition and a Lack of Physical Activity Good nutrition is just as important for ad ...

Remember to encourage your teen to eat healthfully: • Always keep healthy snacks such as yogurt, fruit, and cut veg ...

Information for Beneficiaries on Adolescent Health Tobacco Use Each day in the United States nearly 4,000 adolescents unde ...

Information for Beneficiaries on Adolescent Health Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death in the ...

Information for Beneficiaries on Adolescent Health Mental Illness and Emotional Disturbance Mental illness is a serious yet ...

Information for Beneficiaries on Adolescent Health Finding help is critical Your family can find the right services for your chi ...

Information for Beneficiaries on Adolescent Health Family Resources on the Web The internet can help you find healthca ...

Information for Beneficiaries on Adolescent Health The National Institute of Mental Health also provides information on child a ...