Pediatric Prevention, An Issue of Pediatric Clinics, 1st Edition [Willis - Elsevier Science]

A variety of topics are presented to pediatricians with the focus on preventing disease or illness in children. The Guest Editors have assembled top experts in the field to present articles on youth tobacco cessation; violence prevention; childhood obestiy; asthma management and environmental triggers; oral healh assessments; and promotion of literacy. Other articles address policy or practice considerations including implications of the affordable health care act; social determinants of health; and childhood poverty and health.