Vanessa Stevens

Encyclopedia of Pediatrics Vanessa Stevens

The branch of medicine concerned with the care of infants, children and adolescents is known as pediatrics. A specialist in this field is called a pediatrician. Hebiatrics is a subfield covered under pediatrics. It focuses on the care of those who are going through the adolescent phase of development in their life. The adolescent phase begins with puberty, which occurs at around the age of 10-11 in girls, and 11-12 in boys. Some of the common issues associated with adolescents, which are covered under the field of hebiatrics include sexually transmitted disease, substance abuse, acne, eating disorders, unintended pregnancy, among others. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of pediatrics. It strives to provide a fair idea about this discipline and to help develop a better understanding of the latest advances within this field. For someone with an interest and eye for detail, this book covers the most significant aspects of pediatrics.