MIDDLE-CHILDHOOD HEALTH CONERNS
Hearing, Vision, Teeth, and Obesity.
Concerns
- Middle childhood is the healthiest period for children.
- There are fewer sore throat, upper respiratory disease.
- Middle ear infection during preschool years.
- School age children are not illness free.
Hearing
- children's hearing usually developed by middle childhood.
- By 11 children have the awareness of an adult.
- Ear infection can be a health problem.
- Left untreated can cause permanent hearing loss.
Vision
- By age 6 most children are ready to read.
- Many children are farsighted.
- Most common vision problem in nearsightedness.
- It is important to have children's vision checked regularly.
Teeth
- Children begin losing their teeth during middle childhood.
- By 12 most children lose about 20 baby teeth.
- Tooth loss can make a child conscious.
- Poor hygiene habits can result to cavities.
Obesity
- Obesity is characterized by excessive body fat.
- Obesity affects about 25% of school age children.
- children obese will likely become obese adults.
- Children obese can have serious emotional problems.
- Factors that contribute to obesity-stress,death in the family.