This document discusses children's illnesses around the world. It focuses on three topics: terminally ill diseases, obesity in children, and illnesses connected to malnutrition. Terminally ill diseases cannot be cured and will lead to death, though palliative care can manage symptoms. Obesity is caused by genetic and environmental factors like diet, inactivity, and media use, and increases risks of health issues. Malnutrition in children is most prevalent and damaging, affecting growth and development. The document aims to educate about these illnesses and their impacts on children and families.

1. CHILDREN ILLNESSES AROUND THE WORLD Title: Children illnesses around the world. Student’s name: Denise Hilerowicz. Tutor’s name: Grace Gazzanego. Date: November, 15

2. INTRODUCTION I have chosen this topic because I am interested in learning about illnesses suffered by children. This monograph will focus on three main topics: ♥ Terminally ill diseases. ♥ Obesity in children. ♥ Illnesses connected with malnutrition. While thinking about the topics I asked myself these questions: ♥ How children feel knowing this type of things that could happen to they? ♥ What are the causes and the consequences? ♥ Where can parents look for help? For this I will use different sources such as: ♥ The internet ♥ Books ♥ Interviews ♥ Encyclopedias

3. TERMINALLY ILL DISSEASES Terminal illness is medical terminology popularized in the 20th century for an active and malignant disease which cannot be cured and is expected to lead to death. Palliative care is often prescribed to manage symptoms and improve quality of life. A patient who has such an illness is referred to as a terminal patient or terminally ill . Certain types of cancer, emphysema, liver failure, kidney failure, asbestosis, mesothelioma, some mental illness and heart disease may be considered fatal, although liver failure, kidney failure and even heart disease could possibly be cured with an organ transplant. A terminally ill child is a child that has no expectation of cure from his or her disease or illness, but requires as much care and comfort as can be provided. Knowing what a dying child understands about his or her condition, as well as fears, feelings, emotions, and physical changes that occur, may help family manage the final process better. The emotional, physical, and spiritual impact a dying child has on a family and community cannot be measured. It is a natural response for parents, relatives, and friends to protect a dying child from the impact of a diagnosis.

4. For example: Suppose you have a terminal disease and you´ ve been told you have only a year to live. Perhaps you need to come up with the cash to pay for a bone marrow transplant; or maybe you want to pay for an AIDS drug that your medical insurance doesn’t cover; or perhaps you are too ill to work and the bills are piling up.

5. OBESITY IN CHILDREN Obesity is a condition in which the natural energy reserve, stored in the fatty tissue of humans and other mammals, is increased to a point where it is associated with certain health conditions or increased mortality. Obesity is both an individual clinical condition and is increasingly viewed as a serious public health problem. Excessive body weight has been shown to predispose to various diseases, particularly cardiovascular diseases, diabetes mellitus type 2, sleep apnea, and osteoarthritis.

8. Health Consequences: ♥ Hypertension (high blood pressure) ♥ Osteoarthritis (a degeneration of cartilage and its underlying bone within a joint) ♥ Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides) ♥ Type 2 diabetes ♥ Coronary heart disease ♥ Stroke ♥ Gallbladder disease ♥ Sleep apnea and respiratory problems ♥ Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon)

9. ILLNESSES CONNECTED WITH MALNUTRITION This presentation is limited to malnutrition of children, because the prevalence of most forms of malnutrition is highest in these groups and the functional consequences most serious. When it comes to feeding your child, it may seem like there are a dizzying number of rules to follow. Your child needs nutrients to grow strong and healthy, but you also have to limit treats and serving sizes so that your child doesn't develop weight and health problems down the line.

10. THE FOOD GUIDE PYRAMID The Food Guide Pyramid is designed to help kids and parents understand the guidelines. Inside the pyramid, six stripes represent the five food groups - as well as fats and oils - that your child should consume each day. Stairs on the pyramid represent the importance of exercise and the simple steps you can take each day to improve your child's health.

11. CONCLUSION

12. BIBLIOGRAPHY ♥ http://www.wikipedia.org/malnutrition ♥ http://www.wikipedia.org/malnutrition ♥ http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/obesity/consequences.htm ♥ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obesity

13. THANK YOU FOR COMING !! I WISH YOU ENJOYED IT ..

14. BY : DENISE HILEROWICZ