Child & Adolescent Health

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Section information text: This course covers diseases and disorders in children and adolescents. Topics include diabetes, anorexia, headaches, epilepsy, burn injuries, cystic fibrosis, asthma, addiction and adolescent obesity. Health promotion for children and adolescents is discussed including: cardiovascular, nutrition, and exercise. Also, covered are insights into special issues such as posttraumatic stress disorder, daily stress, sexually transmitted diseases, sleep disorders, and ethical and legal issues in pediatric and adolescent health psychology. (Prerequisite; PSYC 8745 Health Psychology)