HLTC05H3 Lecture Notes - Hypertension, Hard Tissue, Common Cold
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Lecture 11 inequality and childhood (cohen et al. 2010, who 2008, chapter 5, who 2010, chapter 4) Like adults, these inequalities broadly reflect the class, race, and gender divisions inherent in their societies (structural violence) In some nations, these inequalities can be lessened among children (e. g. , social services provided by government protect children and ensure more universal access to health care, education, etc. ) In others, these inequalities can be intensified (widespread poverty, lack of social services, etc. : resources more allocated towards parents. Child poverty is a huge concern globally: occurs in the most developed nations, 13% of children in canada deal with child poverty, whereas the us child poverty is 23. 1% Global under 5 mortality in 2008 (who, 2011) At the age of 5 children are the most vulnerable: lack of nutrients due to problems in feeding, many die due to neonatal deaths.
