Child Health Problems in Indonesia

Authors

  • Julie Sulianti Saroso Chairman National lnstitute of Medical Research, Ministry of Health, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14238/pi15.1-2.1975.8-18

Keywords:

acute respiratory infections, inflammation, infection

Abstract

Community survey and hospital data related to morbidity in children was presented.

Morbidity point prevalence rate by age per 1000 population was found highest in preschool children. Acute respiratory infections, infection and inflammation of the skin and subcutaneous tissues and diarrheal disease were the most prevalent diseases among this age group.

Hospital data showed that tetanus was the most serious disease.

Data on the availability of health services and the utilization of these services for prevention and in case of illness as well as steps to strengthen these services was also presented.

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Published

2021-12-15

How to Cite

1.
Saroso JS. Child Health Problems in Indonesia. PI [Internet]. 2021Dec.15 [cited 2025Apr.19];15(1-2):8-18. Available from: https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/2270

Issue

Vol. 15 No. 1-2 (1975): January - February 1975

Section

Developmental Behavioral & Community Pediatrics

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