Summary:

Issues covered in this issue: Learning about disability; Terms & Definitions; Malnutrition and disability; Preventing blindness; Building on ability.

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Learning about disability Dr Paul Eunson describes the causes of some common disabilities and how to prevent them. Terms & Definitions Malnutrition and disability Joanne Csete looks at the links between malnutrition and disability in children. Preventing blindness Claire Gilbert explains how to help prevent children losing their sight. Preventing deafness and hearing impairment Dr Andrew Smith and Dr lan MacKenzie outline common causes of ear problems in children Building on ability Ruth Bacon, Ruth Neville and Ann Robins show why monitoring, stimulation and support are needed.

Previous Newsletter items

• 01/01/1997: Children's Issues
• 10/01/1995: Children of War
• 01/01/1984: Children Youth and Environment (CYE) Vol. 1 No. 4
• 01/01/1825: Anti-Slavery Reporter

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World Health Organisation
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Last updated 04/05/2001 09:19:18

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