pediatrics

An Undergraduate Library Subject Guide providing suggested resources and other information for beginning research on the topic pediatrics.

Introduction to pediatrics
Pediatrics is a branch of medicine that deals with the care of children and adolescents. Pediatrics mostly cover the age group less than 18 years of age. Pediatricians are medical doctors who have specialized training not only in evaluating, diagnosing and treating children, but also deal in their nutrition, growth, development and providing opportunity to achieve full potential as adults.

Pediatrician's responsibility is to improve the child's physical, mental, behavioral, psychological and social health; reduce their morbidity and mortality.