Why Do Children Die?: Selective Perspectives on Thanatology in Pediatrics

The prevention of childhood injuries and deaths is a critical issue, with millions of injuries resulting in thousands of deaths. Medical disease prevention has made progress, but aggression and chronic illness also need to be addressed. Understanding and applying preventive medicine principles can help reduce paediatric deaths and alleviate heart-breaking grieving processes for parents and families.

Format: Hardback
Length: 406 pages
Publication date: 17 February 2022
Publisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc

When we delve into the causes of death among our children, the importance of preventive measures becomes paramount. Research indicates that millions of childhood injuries lead to thousands of tragic fatalities. While medical diseases remain a significant cause of death, remarkable progress has been made in managing cancer and other conditions over the past century, particularly in developed countries. Furthermore, it is crucial to extend the principles of management and prevention to the consequences of aggression and chronic illness. As exemplified in this book, we must examine the underlying medical and behavioral factors impacting the physical and psychiatric well-being of our children. By applying the known principles of preventive medicine that are being researched in the 21st century, we can strive to prevent unnecessary deaths in our pediatric population. This approach can lead to a reduction in pediatric fatalities and alleviate the heart-wrenching grief experienced by parents and families.

Understanding and applying these concepts can foster prevention, resulting in fewer tragic deaths and lessening the burden on parents and families.

Weight: 938g
ISBN-13: 9781685074616