Growth and Development

Growth

The measurable physical changes that occur throughout a person’s life

What are examples of physical growth

Weight and Height

Development

The changes in intellectual, mental, emotional, social, and functional skills that occur over time

Life stages

The stages of growth and development from birth to death

Infancy

Period of development from birth to 1 year of age

Toddlers

Period of development from 1 to 6 years of age

School age children

Period of development from 6 to 12 years of age

Adolescence

Period of development from 12 to 18 years of age

Young adult

Period of development 19 to 40 years of age

Middle age adult

Period of development from 40 to 65 years of age

Senior adult

Period of development beginning at 65 years of age and ending at death

Infants needs and care

Infants are dependent on all other needs

Toddler mental development

Advances rapidly, want to read and write at age 6, very verbal

School age children physical development

Most of their primary teeth are lost and permanent teeth erupt

Adolscence physical development

Puberty occurs

Young adult physical development

Most productive life stage

Young adults mental development

Additional education and careers occur

Middle age adult physical development

Physical changes and aging occurs

Senior adult physical development

Decline in development and all body systems are usually lost

Tennessee

6.5 to 6.6 mortality rates per 1,000 live births

Leading cause of infant mortality?

Birth defects

Number one main cause of death from age 1 to 5

Unintentional injuries (car crashes, drowning)

What is an evidence-based prevention strategy step?

Prenatal + Maternal Care