A Canadian Primer on Children's Health

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Canadian Medical Association Baby & Child Health is described by Canadian Medical Association President Albert Schumacher as a " primer for parents". Packed with quality information and easy-to-use diagnosis charts that help make the identification of symptoms easy for parents. Canadian Medical Association Baby and Child Health has an emphasis on preventative health care reflecting the continued commitment of the Canadian Medical Association to improve the health of Canadians by increasing knowledge and understanding of health issues.

Editor-in-chief William James isn't sure what has changed more in his 35 years as a pediatrician – the treatments that are available or the parents he deals with. "Medically there have been huge changes, particularly in areas such as the antibiotics we use, immunization practices and the emphasis on preventative medicine" he says. "But parents and parenting have changed dramatically too!."

Faced with the rigors of co-parenting, day-care and an increasingly busy and varied lifestyle, today's parents, more than ever, need access to up-to-date information. Canadian Medical Association Baby & Child Health puts authoritative, practical advice on more than 120 childhood illnesses – from genetic disorders and hormonal problems to rashes and infectious diseases – directly in the hands of parents and care-givers.