Introduction and links to further information

The health and well-being of children is of major importance. Much activity and effort is directed towards protecting their health and promoting their well-being.

Inevitably a proportion of children will still at some point develop problems and illnesses. Parents and carers provide the care and treatment for the majority of childhood illnesses and problems. However, a proportion of these result in a visit to a general medical practitioner and a proportion are admitted to hospital. There is a great deal of information available nationally on the illnesses, injuries and other problems that result in hospital admissions or death. Less information is available on those treated, or cared for, by general medical practitioners and other health care professionals, such as therapists.

Childhood Hospital Admissions
Hospital admissions (inpatient, daycase and emergency) showing the most common conditions by sex, age and area of deprivation.
Updated annually: Last updated 19th December 2006

Childhood Obesity
There is continued concern over the levels of obesity among children in Scotland. Being overweight or obese during childhood is a health concern in itself, but can also lead to physical and mental health problems in later life, such as heart disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, back pain, low self-esteem and depression.
Updated annually: Last updated 19th December 2006

Dental 
Information on registrations, treatment, fees and manpower. Selected analysis by NHS Board and age.
Last updated 28th September 2006

General Medical Practice
Information on General Practice workload and GP consultations.

Injuries in Children
Emergency hospital admissions and deaths due to unintentional injury by age, type of injury and area of deprivation.
Updated annually: Last updated 19th December 2006

Infectious Diseases in Children
Numbers and rates of infectious diseases in children under 15 years of age by NHS Board.
Updated annually: Last updated 28th November 2006

 

Further information can also be found at the Health Protection Scotland website