Which statement about health promotion in pediatrics is true?

• A. Its primary aim is to address risks and health issues relevant to children and adolescents.
• B. It aims only to improve adult health.
• C. It disregards cultural influences.
• D. It seeks to increase hospital admissions.

Answer: (A)

Pediatric health promotion focuses on preventing illness and supporting healthy development for children and adolescents, taking into account risks unique to this age group and involving families and communities.

The statement that its primary aim is to address risks and health issues relevant to children and adolescents fits this focus precisely, reflecting the population and goals of pediatric promotion—things like injury prevention, immunizations, nutrition, physical activity, safety, and early developmental support.

The other ideas don’t fit: promoting health for adults isn’t the target in pediatrics; cultural influences are important because beliefs and practices shape how families adopt health behaviors; and increasing hospital admissions runs against the preventive purpose of health promotion.