Childhood diseases and disorders sourcebook : basic consumer health information about the physical, mental, and developmental health of pre-adolescent children, including facts about infectious diseases, asthma and allergies, cancer, diabetes, growth disorders, and conditions affecting the blood, heart, ear, nose, throat, gastrointestinal tract, kidney, liver, bones, muscles, brain, lungs, skin, and eyes, along with information about vaccines, medications, wellness promotion, a glossary of related terms, and a list of resources for parents and caregivers. Fourth edition. (Health reference series)