Citation

Pediatrics 1986; 78(2): 370-372.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1986, American Academy of Pediatrics)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3737312

Abstract

Changes within our society are contributing to the apparent increase in the number of missing children. The risks associated with child care in single-parent households and the hurried, inappropriate expectations of children's social maturity are two areas in which pediatricians can legitimately become involved. Pediatricians must be sensitive to the family and social circumstances that place children at high risk. Pediatricians should address the issue of missing children by concentrating on (1) enhancing public awareness of the problem and (2) integrating specific preventive strategies such as screening and parental education into their practices.

Language: en