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social science subjects > health and social care > global health > child health > child behavior disorders
social science subjects > health and social care > health (discipline) > child health > child behavior disorders
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child behavior disorders  

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  • The vast majority of children display a range of behavior problems such as whining or disobeying; however, some children experience more severe behavior problems, known as behavior disorders. There is not always consensus on when a problem becomes a disorder. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Child Behavior Disorders]

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