Introduction:
Good health for a child in the first years of his life is the cornerstone for ensuring his proper development and growth. Child Health includes mental and physical well-being and is achieved by monitoring the child’s nutrition, ensuring that his meals contain all the necessary elements for him, and focusing on nutrient-dense foods for children to get the nutrients they need while at the same time reducing total calories. As well as practicing any physical activity he desires and obtaining the health care services he needs.
Factors influencing children health:
1_ Genetics and family history
Genes and family history can greatly affect a child’s health. Since the genes are transmitted from one generation to another
Aspects influenced by genes:
1_Diseases: These include diseases transmitted through genes.
2_A person’s physical characteristics: such as eye color, skin color, height, and others.
3_Disorders: such as depression, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Family history:
1. Chronic diseases: such as diabetes and heart disease
2. Bad eating habits: The eating habits followed by the family affect the health of children.
3. Awareness: Families who have greater awareness of genetic diseases are able to manage their health better.
2-physical activity and exercise:
Sports activities play a major role in a child’s healthy life. These activities improve the flexibility of his body. These activities ensure healthy physical and mental development for the child. They also help enhance self-confidence and increase the child’s concentration, and reduce the risk of obesity and chronic diseases in the future.
3-Nutrition and Diet:
The link between a child’s proper nutrition and his health cannot be neglected. A proper, balanced nutrition containing the necessary elements helps to enhance the child’s growth. The child’s diet must include balanced amounts of nutrients and we must not neglect the importance of the child getting enough water during his day.
Preventive Measures and intervention:
Vaccination and Immunizations:
Immunizations are an essential part of children’s health care, as these preventive measures are very important to support children’s immunity against diseases that may be fatal or cause serious complications. It is important to understand the potential benefits and risks of vaccinations to make the best decision for your child’s health.
Regular Health Check_ups:
Regular checkups are essential for a child’s health to maintain healthy growth and development. These checkups provide an opportunity to detect any potential problems at an early stage, enabling preventive measures to be taken. These checkups include measuring weight and height, a comprehensive physical examination, and assessing the child’s mental and physical growth and development.
Conclusion:
So, taking care of children’s Health is of great importance due to the rapid change in children’s physical, mental and emotional development patterns. It would be beneficial to supervise children and ensure a healthy diet by providing healthy meal options and encouraging physical activity as a necessary lifestyle. We, as adults, are the guidance they will rely on in their journey throughout development. Therefore, we must be careful to ensure a healthy lifestyle that preserves the child’s health and keeps him healthy
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH AND MEDICINE ORGANIZATION IHMO
