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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Age determination in refugee children |
Author: | Benson, J. Williams, J. |
Citation: | Australian Family Physician, 2008; 37(10):821-824 |
Publisher: | Royal Australian College of General Practitioners |
Issue Date: | 2008 |
ISSN: | 0300-8495 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Jillian Benson and Jan Williams |
Abstract: | BACKGROUND For many refugees, an accurate age is not known and the age on their visa does not reflect their true age. This has implications for medical care, education, socialisation, and for legal reasons. OBJECTIVE A model for age assessment is suggested based on that of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in London using basic demographics and a narrative account from the parent. DISCUSSION Age assessment is complex, as most of the physical and developmental parameters used for medical and legal purposes have been developed from research in particular climates, ethnicities and environments where there is good health and nutrition. X-rays or dental examination should not be necessary for all children of uncertain age. |
Keywords: | Wrist Humans Age Determination by Skeleton Age Determination by Teeth Adolescent Child Refugees Female Male |
Description: | Copyright to Australian Family Physician. Reproduced with permission. Permission to reproduce must be sought from the publisher, The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. |
Published version: | http://www.racgp.org.au/afp/200810/27573 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 6 General Practice publications |
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