What is considered pediatric population

The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) defines pediatric patients as persons aged 21 or younger at the time of their diagnosis or treatment. Pediatric subpopulations are further categorized as follows: Neonates - from birth through the first 28 days of life. Infants - 29 days to less than 2 years.

What is a pediatric population?

In general, however, the pediatric population includes patients age birth to 16 years, including age groups often called neonates, infants, children, and adolescents (21 CFR 201.57(f)(9)).

What age range is pediatric?

Originally defined as age 18, raised to age 21 in the 1960s, the upper age limit for pediatric care was eliminated by the American Academy of Pediatrics in 2017. The rationale: Transition to adult care should be specific to patient needs, not an arbitrary number.

What is meant by pediatric patients?

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine dealing with the health and medical care of infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to the age of 18.

Is 14 a pediatric?

For most patients, the appropriateness to transition to an adult healthcare provider is based on age and development. Your pediatrician will help determine the age to transition care, which is typically between the ages of 18 and 21. It is recommended that your pediatrician begin this evaluation at the age of 14 or 15.