J. C. Vuille

Vorsorgeuntersuchungen im Vorschulalter durch den praktizierenden Arzt

In most European countries systematic screening programs for infants and preschool children are being introduced or are already established as a routine procedure. The contents and the possible effects of such programs are discussed critically in this paper, which also describes the present state in Switzerland as well as a pilot project initiated by the Bernese Pediatric Association.

Die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Schulärzten und Lehrerschaft

Out of a comprehensive study of school health service in the German speaking region of the Canton of Berne, details are given concerning the cooperation between school doctors and teachers. Considerable gaps were detected and possible ways for improvement are proposed.

Alter beim Beginn der kindlichen Adipositas

: The majority of the obese children among 965 ten-year olds were overweight already at 7 yrs, but had not gained weight excessively during the first year of life. The most critical period therefore is the age between 1 and 7 yrs.