Helping the Children: A Practical Handbook for Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

Resource Type

Book

Description

"Political and natural disasters have forced more and more children into emergency shelters and refugee settings. Now this new manual, designed to be used in the field by caregivers with little or no medical training, offers practical guidance on child health issues in the complex humanitarian emergency (CHE) environment. Twenty-two concise chapters cover basic child health assessment, housing, obstetrics and newborn resuscitation, nutrition, immunization, and much more ? a unique new resource, critical to meeting children's needs in times of crisis."--(www.aap.org)

Ages

All Ages

Age Groups

Adulthood (22+)

Languages

English

ISBN

0960279075

Authors

Anna Mandalakas , Kristine Torjesen , Karen Olness

Publication

1999 Health Frontiers

Availability

• Barnes and Noble Bookstore - Large Chain bookstore with online catalogues and locations in most major cities
  http://www.barnesandnoble.com
• American Academy of Pediatrics - American Academy of Pediatrics- dedicated to the health of all children
  http://www.aap.org