Child health
Sep 28, 2025 · Child healthVast disparities exist around the world in a child’s chances of survival, with low- and middle-income countries disproportionately affected. Sub-Saharan Africa has the …
World Patient Safety Day 2025
Sep 1, 2025 · A single safety incident can have lifelong consequences for a child’s health and development. That’s why World Patient Safety Day 2025 is dedicated to ensuring safe care for …
Child maltreatment - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nov 5, 2024 · WHO fact sheet on child maltreatment providing key facts and information on the scope of the problem, consequences, prevention and WHO response.
Child growth standards - World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO child growth standards: growth velocity based on weight, length and head circumference: methods and... In 1993 the World Health Organization (WHO) undertook a comprehensive …
Children and young people’s mental health: the case for action
Jun 2, 2025 · 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 …
Clinical trials in children - World Health Organization (WHO)
Why perform clinical trials in children? Children are a unique population with distinct developmental and physiological differences from adults. Clinical trials in children are essential …
Weight-for-age - World Health Organization (WHO)
The WHO provides expanded tables for constructing national health cards based on weight-for-age standards, aiding in child growth monitoring and assessment.
Weight-for-length/height - World Health Organization (WHO)
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Child growth standards - World Health Organization (WHO)
Apr 27, 2006 · Overview The Training Course on Child Growth Assessment is a tool for the application of the WHO Child Growth Standards. It is intended primarily for health care …
Length/height-for-age - World Health Organization (WHO)
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