Behavioral Pediatrics and Primary Health Care
Pediatric Clinics of North AmericaPublished 1 April 1982
Bárbara Starfield
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Evidence for the discrepancy between the prevalence of behavioral problems in the community and their rarity in pediatric practice is reviewed and suggestions for pediatricians who wish to provide more complete and appropriate services for children under their care are provided.
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This article reviews the evidence for the discrepancy between the prevalence of behavioral problems in the community and their rarity in pediatric practice, discusses reasons for the discrepancy and its significance for the care of children, and provides suggestions for pediatricians who wish to provide more complete and appropriate services for children under their care.
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