Health Concerns for Middle Child
By: Saraís Rosado Hernandez
Hearing
- well development
- ear infection left untreated = permanent hearing loss
- Eustachian tube changes position prevent infections
Vision
- 6 years old is ready to read
- focus improves
- close- up vision improves
- corrective lens can be used to correct
Teeth
- lose baby teeth and are replaced
- become more self conscious
- tooth decay is a common health problem
- lack of hygiene causes cavity and cavities cause teeth to decay
Obesity
- excessive bodily fat
- 25% of school age children affected
- affects emotional health and lack self esteem
- some have over weight parents
- overweight can be inherited