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02 February 2021 02 Feb 2021

Volume 2 | British Journal of Child health | Issue 1

ISSN (Print): 2633-5417

ISSN (Online): 2633-5425

Knowing the signs of a brain tumour can be important for enabling an early diagnosis.

Know the symptoms: diagnosing a brain tumour early is key

‘…brain tumours are, in fact, the biggest cancer killer of children and adults under 40 in the UK. Around 500 children and young people are diagnosed with a primary brain tumour each year, and, unfortunately, around a quarter will die…’ .

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‘Day-to-day treatment of asthma revolves around two types of medication, relievers and preventers. For relievers, children will be prescribed inhalers, to take when they have symptoms related to breathing difficulty and wheeze.’

Recognising and managing an acute asthma attack

The role of the school nurse in tackling serious youth violence: an analysis of healthcare provision

Exposure of children to television food advertisements: an observational analysis

Assessment of preschool children's sleep habits in relation to the time spent watching television

‘Each local authority or region has its own strategies and pathways towards promoting school readiness.’

School readiness: interventions in action

Health Promotion

Using every opportunity to vaccinate children

The food advertising preying on our children

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