Children, teenagers, and health

What are the current patterns of health and illness among children and teenagers? What changes have taken place in recent years? What factors influence health? What are the health differences between parts of the UK, between sexes, ethnic groups, and social classes? This book uses a wide range of statistics from official and academic sources to answer these questions. Clear graphical presentation allows trends and comparisons to be seen at a glance. This book is an essential reference for anyone concerned with child health, whether in the health and social services or the many areas of public policy which have an impact on health. The presentation makes the data easily accessible to non-specialists, enabling wider informed public debate on how best to improve the health of children and teenagers in the UK.