Working in International Child Care Author:American Academy of Pediatrics Face the challenges of working or volunteering in international child health with the advice from this practical guide. The American Academy of Pediatrics Section on International Child Health members are passionate about children's health, especially the health of those in vulnerable conditions. According to the World Health Organization, nearl... more »y 10 million children younger than 5 years die each year, primarily from conditions that could be easily prevented or treated with existing resources. Fortunately, many interventions that target global childhood illness are not expensive or sophisticated.« less