See what’s different and get a global look at children’s health

The mortality rate of children under age five has been cut in half since the start of the twenty-first century; however, many of the over 5.3 million annual deaths of children under five in 2018 were preventable. Environmental issues, lifestyle choices, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the reemergence of diseases are causing a ripple effect. The fourth edition of The Gale Encyclopedia of Children’s Health is a timely, comprehensive resource for students and other readers interested in the health of our next generation.

This brand-new edition offers reliable and understandable information about the causes, symptoms, treatments, and diseases facing the human population between the ages of birth through adolescence. Entries are thorough, easy to read, well organized, and enhanced with color photos and illustrations. Related entries and resource lists give readers suggestions for further research. Also, relevant organizations are listed to provide additional support.