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Child Development
There are 133 million births every year, 247 births every minute, and four babies born every second. In their first few years of life, children experience rapid growth. Ask questions here about stages of development in children.
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How do dolphions get food to their babies?
They suckle their young and catch food for them when required However they learn quickly.
What are the symptoms of PCB polychlorinated biphenyls poisoning in canines?
Compromised Immune Systems
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Dolphins ALL over the world are suffering from compromised immune systems due to accumulation of POPs. These chemicals bioaccumulate up the ocean food web and are especially concentrated in apex predators such as dolphins. Some of the best-known POPs are PCBs, DDT, and dioxins.
Autism linked to PCB exposure in children : [the Research]
Friday, June 5, 2009 at 5:25pm
Med Sci (Paris). 2007 Oct;23(10):868-72.
[Developmental neurotoxicity of industrial chemicals]
De'partement de ge'ne'tique, de'veloppement et pathologie mole'culaire, Institut Cochin, 24, rue du Faubourg Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris, France. labie(@)cochin.inserm.fr
"A Silent Pandemic : Industrial Chemicals Are Impairing the Brain Development of Children Worldwide"
Fetal and early childhood exposures to industrial chemicals in the environment can damage the developing brain and can lead to neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs)--autism, attention deficit disorder (ADHD), and mental retardation.
In a new review study, published in The Lancet, Philip Grandjean and Philip Landrigan from the Harvard School of Public Health systematically examined publicly available data on chemical toxicity in order to identify the industrial chemicals that are the most likely to damage the developing brain.
The researchers found that 202 industrial chemicals have the capacity to damage the human brain, and they conclude that chemical pollution may have harmed the brains of millions of children worldwide.
The authors conclude further that the toxic effects of industrial chemicals on children have generally been overlooked. In North Amercia, the commission for environmental cooperation, and in European Union the DEVNERTOX projects had reached to the same conclusions. We analyse this review and discuss these rather pessimistic conclusions.
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Basic Clin Pharmacol Toxicol. 2008 Feb;102(2):146-54.
Prenatal exposures to persistent and non-persistent organic compounds and effects on immune system development.
Hertz-Picciotto I, Park HY, Dostal M, Kocan A, Trnovec T, Sram R.
Center for Children's Environmental Health and Department of Public Health Sciences, University of California, Davis, CA 95616, USA. ihp@ucdavis.edu
Immune system development, particularly in the prenatal period, has far-reaching consequences for health during early childhood, as well as throughout life. Environmental disturbance of the complex balances of Th1 and Th2 response mechanisms can alter that normal development. Dysregulation of this process or an aberrant trajectory or timing of events can result in atopy, asthma, a compromised ability to ward off infection, or other auto-immune disease. A wide range of chemical, physical and biological agents appear to be capable of disrupting immune development. This MiniReview briefly reviews developmental milestones of the immune system in the prenatal period and early life, and then presents examples of environmentally induced alterations in immune markers. The first example involves a birth cohort study linked to an extensive programme of air pollution monitoring; the analysis shows prenatal ambient polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and fine particle (PM2.5) exposures to be associated with altered lymphocyte immunophenotypic distributions in cord blood and possible changes in cord serum immunoglobulin E levels. The second example is a study of prenatal-polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) exposures and the foetal development of the thymus, the organ responsible for lymphocyte maturation. Mothers with higher serum concentrations of PCBs gave birth to neonates having smaller indices of thymus size. Finally, this report underscores the tight connection between development of the immune system and that of the central nervous system, and the plausibility that disruption of critical events in immune development may play a role in neurobehavioural disorders.
What are the statistics for the average 11 year old boy?
Oh yeah, I weigh 86lbs, am 4'10", and haven't hit the major stages of puberty. (i.e. voice cracking, muscle growth, growth spurt)
Why do you think that some children are taller than there parents?
Better health care and diet etc Also, very slow changes in 'evolution' if you could define it as that. Basically the next stronger generation due to breeding that eliminates weak genes.
Your 6 year old daughter is getting regular headaches and feeling hot?
the best way for that condition is to seek for a medical professional help.
because if you will just let that happen for your daughter everyday you might not know it's a condition that needs a proper medication. but usually if your daughter loves to read and watch tv in the dark that are some possibilities why she's experiencing that and needed to have eyeglasses.
Where do the pediatricia work?
Perhaps you mean pediatrician. A pediatrician is one who is specialized in treating medical problems in children. He works either in hospital or in a private clinic.
How many hours of sleep should a 16-18 years old get a night?
The average adult needs about 7 hours of sleep.
Teenagers under 15 may need about 10 hours of sleep as they are in a state of metabolic growth. 15 + need roughly 8 hours but can function to full capticity on around 7.
Also, oversleeping can have negative side effects, including a slowed metabolism which can lead to weight gain and inability to "start up" to get things done.
What makes childhood memories so special for our brain to remember them?
You do not have many childhood memories to remember. Some of the events are remembered by you. It is possible to explain the same in almost all the cases. You do not remember all the events of the childhood. Some of the events occupy your mind. You go on recalling the same. If you recall the event periodically, then they get fixed up in your memory. The same is true for most of the childhood memories. Most of them are sweet. Little things give you lot of happiness in childhood. Some are too much traumatic and that is the reason, why you remember them.
Is it strange for a 4 year old to be wearing diapers?
The age a child is in diapers really depends on the child.
On average, most children are potty trained around two and a half years of age.
However, some children are developmentally delayed or have emotional/physical issues that can prevent toilet training. There is nothing strange about it.
If you feel your child should already be potty trained, but it isn't happening, it should be discussed with the child's doctor. It is coming up on time they will likely be entering school, so it needs to be addressed soon.
When can a baby eat solid food?
Most at the age of 27 week old a pet dog can eat food at the age of 2to4week old. Mouse about 2week old.
How do you cut a piece of paper in half?
With a pair of scissors. Personally I use my mind to will the paper to cut itself.
could be that disorder that makes ppl just fall asleep anytime anywhere, i can't think of it, theres a movie called Rat Race the guy in it has it, just falls asleep walking upright. that disorder.
At the age of 17 it is possible that you are still growing - but it is also possible that you have already reached your full growth. Wait and see.
During a kidney infection can you pee out bugs?
No, not bugs, as meant by insects. However, medical shorthand for bacteria in the urine is sometimes stated as "bugs in the urine".
3 year old cut in the head of the penis?
you should really go to the doctor or seek professional help of some kind
Why it is important for adults to know the stages of emotional and social development of children?
Environment plays a big role in behavioral development in children. When children are around us we have to be extremely careful. Because unknowingly they learn behaviors from the parents or the care giver's. Make sure the have good social endowment.
This is a vast topic with lots of information's. There was a scientist studied about this emotions and social development. His name is Dr. Erickson. He explains how children develop the social emotional behaviors and he explains between relationship and the age. you can go this page and read.
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Should you consult a doctor if your 2 year old has hair on his testicles?
I won't worry too much, some babies are born with hair on their head, some boys have a light amount of hair on their testicles, if it's more than peach fuzz maybe worry but no need to see the doctor special about it, but if it worries you talk to the doctor next time the little guy has a cheek up.
How do you counsel your child with school phobia?
try and tell them the positives of school and the friends they are going to make and the knowledge they will agin. good luck!
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First listen to their concerns. Did this happen before attending class or within a few weeks? Could be the teacher's style, other children's bullying, or learning problems. When you face up to the problem, then you can support your child.
What are the factors affecting growth and development?
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My 2.5 year-old doesn't speak till now but he looks normal would he still be autistic?
If your child is Autistic then they will always be Autistic, that cannot change as Autism is part of their neurology and who they are. I'm not entirely sure why 'looks normal' is a reason to think his Autism is in question, Autistic people look no different to neurotypical people.
Please, if your child is Autistic you need to learn about Autism.
Would corporal punishment raise a well-behaved child?
No, for most children emphasize on corporal punishment would cause neurotic intraversion and fear of speaking up their opinions or to demand any right for him/herself.
In other words, it creates (generally) a very serious case of low self-esteem.
Is it safe for children below 5 years old to take albendazole?
Yes. Albendazole can be safely given to children above two years.
