Search

Editorial. Focuses on the development of population-wide strategies in countries aimed at improving the developmental health and well-being of children. Elimination of child poverty by Sure Start in Great Britain; Budget for the implementation of the Agenda for Children in Canada; Australia's Stronger Families and Communities strategy to promote intervention measures at a family and community level.

Comments on an article regarding the effectiveness of prenatal counseling on car safety for infants. Differences between counseled and noncounseled group of children restrained in automobiles; Argument on the scope of pediatric topics which should be or not to be published.

Prevents letters to the editor of the 'British Medical Journal' about a variety of topics. Preventing obesity in children; Hidden sugars in food; Patient-centered approach in the management of hypertension; How involving patients can work in home blood glucose testing; Violence as a public health problem; Vaccine induced protection against hepatitis B; Other topics.

Investigates the determinants of blood lead concentration (PbB) in children living in Port Pirie, Australia. Significance of age and place of residency to PbB concentration; Increase in PbB occurrence at age 6 and 15; Risk of children living Port Pirie.