👉 Pediatrics is a branch of medicine that focuses on children and their health. It includes a wide range of medical conditions, including diseases such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, and neurological disorders. Pediatrics also deals with the care of newborns, infants, and young children in general. The term "pediatrics" is derived from the Greek word "pedi," which means child, and the suffix "-atology" refers to the study of childhood health and development.