Learning objectives
Knowledge of growth in pediatric age, emphasizing the environmental influences in order to reach an appropiate level of competence and professionalism.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
1) Definition and general principles of auxology; 2) Growth in pediatric age; 3) Intrinsic factors regulating growth; 4) Extrinsic factors regulating growth; 5) Nutrition and physical activity; 6) Methods for studying growth of weight and height; 7)Definition of puberty; 8) Abnormalities of timing of puberty; 9) diseases of puberty: precocious and delayed puberty.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Castello M., Duse M. Manuale di Pediatria. Piccin Editore
Maurizio Vanelli ARGOMENTI DI PEDIATRIA
Per la formazione degli studenti del Corso di Laurea Magistrale in
Medicina e Chirurgia
ISBN978-88-7847-454-3
Collana Saperi, MUP Editore
GV Zuccotti, M. Giovannini Manuale di Pediatria,
La Pratica Clinica, Società Editrice Esculapio.
N Principi, A Rubino, A Vierucci: Pediatria generale e Specialistica, Casa
Editrice Ambrosiana.
Teaching methods
Interactive lessons with use of slides.
Assessment methods and criteria
Level of knowledge shall be demonstrated by oral examination, score 0-30. Score is immediately communicated.
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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