Lec 9: Other Common Child & Adolescent Health Outcomes

This set of flashcards focuses on key terms and definitions essential for understanding child and adolescent health outcomes, as presented in the lecture.

Pubertal Maturation

The process of physical development during adolescence where individuals reach sexual maturity; largely complete by late adolescence.

Cognitive Milestones

Key developmental achievements in thinking and reasoning, such as advanced abstract reasoning and improved executive functions during stage 9 of adolescence.

Socioemotional Development

The growth in emotional regulation, identity formation, and the ability to navigate relationships and social responsibilities during adolescence.

Non-communicable Diseases

Diseases that are not transmitted from person to person, often linked to lifestyle, genetic, and environmental factors.

Communicable Diseases

Diseases that can be spread from person to person, including chicken pox, mumps, and gastrointestinal infections.

Growth Hormone (GH)

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates growth, muscle development, and fat distribution in children.

Growth Hormone Deficiency (GHD)

A condition where the body does not produce enough growth hormone, leading to slowed growth in children.

Endocrine Disruptors

Chemicals that interfere with the normal functioning of hormones in the body, potentially causing developmental issues or health problems.

Inaccessible Environments

Physical spaces that are not designed to accommodate all individuals, particularly those with disabilities, impacting inclusion in education.

Integrated Interventions

Programs that combine multiple strategies to address health issues, such as comprehensive sexual education paired with access to contraceptives.

Adolescent Health Blueprint

A framework for addressing the diverse health needs of adolescents through comprehensive, evidence-based interventions.

Social Determinants of Health

Conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work, and age that can influence health outcomes and access to care.