Naslov
Plan for the Worst, but Hope for the Best: Investing in Pediatric Services

Autori
Pettoello-Mantovani, Massimo ; Carrasco-Sanz, Angel ; Pop, Tudor Lucian ; Meštrović, Julije ; Somekh, Eli ; Giardino, Ida ; Namazova-Baranova, Leyla ; Hoey, Hilary ; Vural, Mehmet

Izvornik
The Journal of Pediatrics (0022-3476) 232 (2021); 314-315e1

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u časopisima, uvodnik, stručni

Ključne riječi
CHILDHOOD ; MORTALITY ; CARE

Sažetak
Millions of young children throughout the world are not reaching their full potential owing to poor economic conditions, causing a variety of social disadvantages, including inadequate nutrition, lack of early stimulation and education, and major exposure to communicable and noncommunicable diseases. The health and well-being of children is in decline. The Union of the European Societies of Pediatrics is actively engaged in raising the awareness of governments and legislators of the importance of planning for the worst but hoping for the best by investing in children. Investments in services useful for improving the physical, mental, and emotional development of children during their developmental years are critical for promoting and preserving their well-being throughout their lifetime. Providing individuals with the proper constructive conditions to build a balanced healthy physical and mental state will contribute not only to the quality of life of single individuals or of groups of people, but also to the welfare of nations.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti

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