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What is the top cause of mortality among children aged 5 to 9 years old?
What is the top cause of mortality among children aged 5 to 9 years old?
- Malignant neoplasm
- Accidents (correct)
- Drowning
- Pneumonia
What is the first step in the IMCI approach?
What is the first step in the IMCI approach?
- Classify the disease
- Assess the patient (correct)
- Treat the patient
- Counsel the patient
What comes after assessing the patient in the IMCI approach?
What comes after assessing the patient in the IMCI approach?
- Classify the disease (correct)
- Treat the patient
- Discharge the patient
- Counsel the patient
What is the last step in the IMCI approach?
What is the last step in the IMCI approach?
What is the second leading cause of mortality among children aged 5 to 9 years old?
What is the second leading cause of mortality among children aged 5 to 9 years old?
What is one of the goals of the nutrition program?
What is one of the goals of the nutrition program?
What is a reduction in the prevalence of which condition a goal of the nutrition program?
What is a reduction in the prevalence of which condition a goal of the nutrition program?
What is NOT a goal of the nutrition program?
What is NOT a goal of the nutrition program?
What is being targeted among children and pregnant women in the nutrition program?
What is being targeted among children and pregnant women in the nutrition program?
What is expected to decrease as a result of the nutrition program?
What is expected to decrease as a result of the nutrition program?
What is the primary purpose of a cold chain monitor?
What is the primary purpose of a cold chain monitor?
What is the estimated number of children aged 0-4 years old who are affected by childhood illnesses?
What is the estimated number of children aged 0-4 years old who are affected by childhood illnesses?
What is the primary function of a vaccine carrier?
What is the primary function of a vaccine carrier?
What is included in the cold chain logistics supplies?
What is included in the cold chain logistics supplies?
What is the primary goal of managing childhood illnesses?
What is the primary goal of managing childhood illnesses?
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Study Notes
Cold Chain Logistics
- Cold chain equipment includes cold room, freezer, refrigerator, transport box, and vaccine carrier
- Other cold chain logistics supplies include thermometers, cold chain monitors, ice packs, temperature monitoring charts, and safety collector boxes
IMCI (Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses)
- Approximately 10 million children aged 0-4 years and another 10 million children aged 5-10 years are affected
- Accidents are the top cause of mortality among children aged 5-9 years, followed by pneumonia and malignant neoplasms
IMCI Steps
- Assess the patient: check for danger signs, main symptoms, and other problems
- Classify the disease
- Treat the patient
- Counsel the patient
Nutrition Program Strategies
- Elimination of moderate and severe IDD (Iodine Deficiency Disorders) among children and pregnant women
- Reduction in the prevalence of LBW (Low Birth Weight)
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