HEALTH PROFILE AND STATUS OF CHILDREN IN A SELECTED FOUNDLINGHOME

BASIS FOR A PROPOSED HEALTH MONITORING PROGRAM

Authors

  • Ma. Cristina S.J. Liwanag School of Medical Technology, Centro Escolar University, Manila Philippines
  • Irynne Cabanban School of Medical Technology, Centro Escolar University, Manila Philippines

Keywords:

foundling home, health monitoring program, health profile

Abstract

The selected foundling home is an established institution for the unprivileged and abandoned children. Medical and Laboratory Examinations were conducted among the fifty-two (52) children of the said institution. Respiratory Tract and skin infections are among the diseases that were noted among the subjects. While Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) is not prevalent, intestinal parasitism is common among the children in the Foundling Home. Development of an effective health monitoring program is imperative to improve the present health status of the children

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Published

2017-11-16

How to Cite

S.J. Liwanag, M. C., & Cabanban, I. (2017). HEALTH PROFILE AND STATUS OF CHILDREN IN A SELECTED FOUNDLINGHOME: BASIS FOR A PROPOSED HEALTH MONITORING PROGRAM. Proceedings of the International Conference on Public Health, 3(1), 28–33. Retrieved from https://tiikmpublishing.com/proceedings/index.php/icoph/article/view/78