Longitudinal Theme 3

Goals of Training Element

1)      Describe and discuss modifiable risk factors and the evolving epidemiology of pediatric illnesses and their impact on child health and well-being and child health equity.

2)      Identify and discuss child health issues at the national, state, and local levels by accessing and using vital statistics, surveillance data, community asset mapping, and other sources of data.

3)       Identify measurable outcomes for assessing progress in addressing child health issues, including health equity.

4)      Identify and describe effective public health interventions at the individual, community, and national level, e.g. screening & prevention programs aimed at modifying risk factors for disease or adverse health outcomes, and case identification and tracking.

5)      Describe and discuss the individual practitioner’s role within the greater public health infrastructure, including early identification, notification, mandated reporting, and emergency planning/response recovery.

Suggested Readings

1) AAP Practice Guideline on Tobacco Prevention 

2) AAP Policy Statement on Child Passenger Safety 

3) Child Sex Trafficking and Commercial Sexual Exploitation: Health Care Needs of Victims 

4) A Pediatric Guide to Children's Oral Health 

5) Breast Feeding