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Medical Assessment of Immigrant and Refugee Children

The initial assessment of a young newcomer is no different than that for a Canadian-born child. It includes a detailed and complete history, a full physical exam … See more

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Welcome to Caring for Kids New to Canada

WEBDeveloped by the Canadian Paediatric Society with input from a range of experts and organizations, Caring for Kids New to Canada has evidence-based information on …

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Caring for Kids New to Canada

WEBThe overarching goals of mental health promotion are to increase personal resilience by building on protective factors, and to decrease risk factors through care, counselling and …

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Caring for Kids New to Canada

WEBThese checklists are intended as a guide for family physicians and primary care paediatricians to assist with the initial medical assessment of immigrant and refugee …

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Community Resources Serving Immigrant and Refugee Families

WEBImmigrant Services Society of B.C.: Assistance for immigrants and refugees through a variety of programs and services. Offices in Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, New …

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Caring for Kids New to Canada

WEBChild injuries are a major public health issue worldwide. An estimated 2,000 children and youth die from injuries every day, 1 and many more require hospitalization or experience …

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WEBA condition occurring when there is an imbalance of nutrients (e.g., calories, vitamins and minerals) required for growth and function, with what is consumed. Malnutrition can …

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Caring for Kids New to Canada

WEBIntroduction. Although the literature is limited, research suggests that most newly-arrived immigrant children do well in school. In particular, immigrant children from Africa, China …

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Caring for Kids New to Canada

WEBThe influence of culture on health is vast. It affects perceptions of health, illness and death, beliefs about causes of disease, approaches to health promotion, how illness and pain …

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Caring for Kids New to Canada

WEBPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is common among refugee children and youth, and in their parents as well. The underlying pathology is fairly consistent – withdrawal, hyper …

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Caring for Kids New to Canada

WEBThe DSM-V recognizes 2 distinct forms of attachment disorder: reactive attachment disorder and disinhibited social engagement disorder. The first involves the inability to attach to a …

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Caring for Kids New to Canada

WEBNew and Notable. A new position statement from the Canadian Paediatric Society advocates for the use of trained interpreters in health care settings. Learn more about …

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Case Studies: Stories of children and youth new to Canada

WEBPart of the role of health professionals is to help newcomers integrate and adapt to their new lives. The case studies in this section provide common examples of specific health …

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Substance Use and Immigrant Youth

WEBCanadian data indicate that: Alcohol is the most common substance used by Canadian youth, followed by cannabis and cigarette smoking. Cannabis is the most common …

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Immigrant Adolescent Health, Part 2: Guidance for clinicians

WEBPriority health concerns. Adolescent morbidity and mortality are often associated with accidents, suicide, violence and other preventable situations. 1 Injuries and suicide are …

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Social Determinants of Health: A Quick Guide for Health

WEBThese conditions have come to be known as the social determinants of health (SDH).[1] The importance to health of living conditions was first established in the mid-1800s[2,3] …

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Caring for Kids New to Canada

WEBAdaptation and Acculturation. Cultural Competence. Health Literacy. How Culture Influences Health. Immigrant Adolescent Health: Guidance for clinicians. Immigrant …

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Prenatal Risk Factors for Developmental Delay in Newcomer Children

WEB10% to 20% of individuals have some kind of developmental disability. Prenatal risk factors include chronic maternal illness, certain maternal infections, toxin …

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