By Maria Trent MD MPH, Danielle G. Dooley MD MPhil, Jacqueline Dougé MD MPH Health professionals who care for children will find a thoughtful and hands-on resource to address racism and race-related issues in their practices in this essay collection. Leading experts from across disciplines frame the issues and provide practical information on prevention, intervention, and anticipatory guidance. Each chapter is grounded in the recommendations outlined in the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) policy statement “The Impact of Racism on Child and Adolescent Health.” The AAP is committed to reducing the ongoing costs and burden of racism to children, the health care system, and society—this book is an important contribution to that effort and ongoing conversation. CONTENTS INCLUDE
Health equity
Social determinants of health
Implicit and explicit biases
The intersection of race, sexuality, and gender
Reproductive justice
Environmental justice
Racial trauma and trauma-informed care
Child health advocacy and anti-racism
Product Details
Publisher : American Academy of Pediatrics; 1st edition (November 15, 2023)
Language : English
Paperback : 270 pages
ISBN-10 : 1610027108
ISBN-13 : 978-1610027106





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