Introduction of Pediatrics

✔︎ Definition of Pediatrics -

The term 'Pediatrics' is derived from the Greek words, 'Pedia' means child, 'iatrike' means treatment and ‘ics' means branch of science. Thus, pediatrics means the science of child care and scientific treatment of childhood.

Pediatrics can be defined as the branch of medical science that deals with the care of children from conception to adolescence in health and illness.It is concerned with preventive, promotive, curative and rehabilitative care of children. 

[Ref-Parul Datta/2nd/1]

Pediatrics is the science and art dealing with the health of infants, children and adolescents, their growth and development and enhancing their ability to achieve full potential as an adult.

[Ref-Piyush Gupta/2nd/3]

✔︎ The important factors affecting the health of children are mainly-

1. Maternal health.

2. Family health.

3. Socio-economic situation.

4. Environment.

5. Social support.

6. Available health care facilities.