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Infant deaths - fact sheet
Child & Youth Health — The survival of infants in their first year of life is commonly viewed as an indicator of general health and wellbeing of a population. Infant mortality refers to deaths of children under one year of age, and is measured by the infant mortality ...More…
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Teeth - fluoride
Child & Youth Health — Fluoride is found naturally in the earth and in water in most parts of the world - but in many places in Australia there is very little fluoride in the water. South Australian Dental Service - Health Promotion Unit. Australian Dental Association ...More…
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Teeth - development and teething
Child & Youth Health — Other health problems when babies are at the age that teeth come through may include: These are not likely to be caused by teething. If your baby seems unwell, see your doctor. If your baby seems to be in pain, the following suggestions may ...More…
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Children under 18 months of age
Child & Youth Health — There is a simpler, illustrated version of this information in the topic Teeth - give your child's teeth a healthy start. South Australian Dental Service Health Promotion Unit University of Adelaide, Dental Department Australian Dental ...More…
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Sugar - what it can do to teeth
Child & Youth Health — Sugar in food and drink can start the process of tooth decay. Recent evidence suggests that there is more tooth decay in children who are around people who smoke. The more exposure to smoke, the more tooth decay children have. Tooth erosion ...More…
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School lunches
Child & Youth Health — Many children eat much of their food each day away from home. Although some services provide meals, parents often need to send enough food along for the day. Young children need a variety of healthy foods to provide them with the different ...More…
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Child & Youth Health — Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an inherited disorder that affects girls and women of childbearing age. It causes many abnormal cysts (fluid filled 'balloon'-like structures) to develop in ovaries that are larger than usual. The ovaries do ...More…
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Backpacks - or how to carry your life around with you
Child & Youth Health — When your child starts school, she will need to carry all kinds of things to and from home, eg. lunch, school notices, readers, homework, toys, etc. A backpack is ideal as the child can carry it on her back, spreading the weight evenly across her ...More…
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Anger - helping your child to manage it
Child & Youth Health — Everyone feels angry at times. Anger is a result of feeling stressed, disappointed or frustrated, and not being able to cope with those feelings. There are many ways of expressing anger, many of which are not appropriate or safe. Part of the ...More…
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Learn or burn - campfire safety
Child & Youth Health — Kicking a bit of dirt or sand on the fire to put it out isn't smart, because underneath it stays hot for more than eight hours. If you or your kids later touch the dirt-covered fire for just a second, it can still be extremely hot and it will ...More…
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Human papillomavirus (HPV) - immunisation
Child & Youth Health — Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection and it usually does not cause any symptoms. About four out of five women will be infected with HPV at some time in their life. To have a Pap smear, you need to see a doctor, ...More…
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Safe wrapping
Child & Youth Health — Some parents choose to wrap their babies when they put them down for sleep. Wrapping can help babies to develop a more settled sleep pattern. Other parents find that wrapping is not helpful. Whether you choose to wrap or not is your choice. The ...More…