Introduction

Question 1

outline the ages included in defining age groups

Answer 1

Paediatrics covers the age group less than 18 years of age
(Benchmark used in Zambia is 14 years).
 Postnatal period
o 0-28 days= Neonate
o 0-1 year= Infant
o 1-3 years= Toddlers
o 3-6 years= Preschool child
o 6-12 years= School going child
 Adolescence- 10-20 years
o 10-13 years= Early
o 14-16 years= Middle
o 17-20 years= Late
 Note: 13-19 years= teenager

Question 2

What is childhood?

Answer 2

Childhood is the state when the human being is growing and developing. It is time to acquire
habits, values and lifestyles that
would make children responsible adults and citizens