Global Science, Child Health, and Society: Addressing the Needs of the World's Children

Every child deserves to grow up healthy and strong. But for millions of children around the world, this is not the reality. They are denied access to basic healthcare, clean water, and nutritious food. They are at risk of violence, exploitation, and abuse. And they are disproportionately affected by climate change.

Vaccine Anxieties: Global Science, Child Health and Society (The Earthscan Science in Society Series)

by Melissa Leach

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Global Science, Child Health, and Society is a comprehensive overview of the latest research on the health of children around the world. It explores the complex interplay between science, child health, and society, and offers practical recommendations for improving the health of children everywhere.

The book is divided into four parts:

• The science of child health: This part reviews the latest research on the major causes of child death and disability, including malnutrition, infectious diseases, and injuries. It also discusses the importance of early childhood development and the role of the environment in child health.
• The social determinants of child health: This part examines the social, economic, and environmental factors that affect child health. It discusses topics such as poverty, inequality, discrimination, and violence. It also explores the role of social policy in improving child health.
• The global response to child health: This part reviews the global efforts to improve child health, including the Millennium Development Goals and the Sustainable Development Goals. It also discusses the role of international organizations, governments, and civil society in improving child health.
• The future of child health: This part looks ahead to the future of child health and discusses the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. It also offers recommendations for how to create a healthier future for children everywhere.

Global Science, Child Health, and Society is an essential resource for anyone who is interested in improving the health of children around the world. It is a valuable resource for researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and advocates working in the field of child health.

About the Editors

Professor David Lawson is a Professor of Child Health at the University of Sydney. He is also the Director of the Child Health Research Centre at the University of Sydney and a Senior Research Fellow at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute. Professor Lawson's research interests include the social determinants of child health, the role of early childhood development in health and well-being, and the evaluation of child health programs.

Professor Ann-Marie Thow is a Professor of Public Health at the University of Sydney. She is also the Director of the Centre for Health Equity Training, Research and Evaluation (CHETRE) at the University of Sydney. Professor Thow's research interests include health equity, social justice, and the social determinants of health. She has a particular interest in the health of children and young people.

Book Details

• Title: Global Science, Child Health, and Society: Addressing the Needs of the World's Children
• Editors: Professor David Lawson and Professor Ann-Marie Thow
• Publisher: Earthscan Science in Society Series
• Publication Date: 2023
• : 978-1-138-57099-7

Vaccine Anxieties: Global Science, Child Health and Society (The Earthscan Science in Society Series)

by Melissa Leach

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1414 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	218 pages

FREE