Middle Childhood Health Concerns
By: Bianca Cuevas
Hearing
- Awareness of midrange sounds develops first
- Ear infections can be a health problem
- The number of ear infections decreases
- The Eustachian tube has changed positions
- Prevents bacteria from moving
Vision
- Six year olds can read
- Nearsightedness is the most common vision problem
- 25% of children will need their vision corrected
- Close up work can lead to nearsightedness
Teeth
- Begin losing their 'baby" teeth
- The first to fall out are the central incisors
- 12 year olds will have 20 permanent teeth
- Tooth loss can have a psychological effect
- Tooth decay is a common health problem
Obesity
- Affects 25% of school-age children
- Children with obesity may lack self-esteem
- Physical inactivity may cause it
- Family stress is another factor