…why, the most modifiable ones are poor diet and lack of physical activity. For children and teens, being overweight or obese is defined as body mass index (BMI) greater than…
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How to prevent head injuries in children
…commonly referred to as brain injury, or traumatic brain injury (TBI), depending on the extent of the head trauma. Head injuries are common in children and teens. They can be…
Water Safety
…accident happens, CHOC is ready with the only pediatric-dedicated emergency department and trauma center in Orange County. For more important tips to prevent injuries in children and teens, visit choc.org/safety….
Sun Safety
…accident happens, CHOC is ready with the only pediatric-dedicated emergency department and trauma center in Orange County. For more important tips to prevent injuries in children and teens, visit choc.org/safety….
Child Passenger Safety
…accident happens, CHOC is ready with the only pediatric-dedicated emergency department and trauma center in Orange County. For more important tips to prevent injuries in children and teens, visit choc.org/safety….
Best practices for preventing respiratory illnesses in children
…a CHOC Primary Care Pediatrician From babies to teens, pediatricians from CHOC’s Primary Care Network partner with parents to offer immunizations, sick visits, sports physicals and more. Find a pediatrician…
Mental health support leads to supporting others: Sophie’s story
…started an online support group where other teens can discuss what they’re struggling with. There, she listens to comments from others and draws on her experience to empathize with them,…
Preventing and Treating Concussions
…film “Concussion,” and how concussions affect kids and teens differently than adults Recommendations for cognizant and physical rest periods after sustaining a concussion CHOC Radio theme music by Pat Jacobs….
Making your home safe for a suicidal or self-harming child
…from CHOC pediatric experts The mental health team at CHOC curated the following resources on mental health topics common to kids and teens, such as depression, anxiety, suicide prevention and…
