Children are more prone to diseases. They catch disease easily because they have lower level of immunity. Even though the disease is light for adults, it can be dangerous for children. There are the childhood diseases that are prevalent in Republic of Korea, and there are measures which are taken by the health authorities to control the spread of such illnesses and prevent a recurrence. Especially, in Korea, there are summer and winter which continue extremely hot and cold weather. This makes people make easily becoming tired, and slowdown the recuperative powers. So the level of immunity can be dropped easily. The most prevalent diseases for the childhood in Korea are stomatitis and hand, foot and mouth disease (HFMD). One of the childhood diseases that are prevalent …show more content…
There are two main forms of stomatitis, herpes stomatitis and aphthous stomatitis. Herpes stomatitis is an infection which usually in young children between the ages of six months and 5 years. It is an infection of the Herpes Simplex 1 virus which is the same virus that causes cold sores on the outside of the lips in adults. It is related to HSV 2, the virus that causes genital herpes, but it is not the same virus. Aphthous stomatitis is also called canker sores. They are one or a cluster of small pits or ulcers in the cheeks, gums, the inside of the lip, or on the tongue. This is also much more common in young people, most often between 10 and 19 years old. Herpes Stomatitis is caused by infection of the HSV1 virus in young children. Aphthous stomatitis is caused by a variety of problems with oral hygiene or damage to mucous membranes. Some latent causes contain, dray tissues from breathing through the mouth due to clogged nasal passages, and small injuries due to dental work, accidental cheek bite, etc. Moreover, sharp tooth surfaces, dental braces
Herpes zoster: A rash demanding careful evaluation. The Nurse Practitioner, 39(5), 30-36.
Symptoms of HSE include: fever and headaches that can last up to a week, changes in behavior, seizures and hallucinations. Genital herpes (type 2 herpes), is caused by sexual interaction. Many people do not know they have the virus because there may be no symptoms or sores. For newborns, symptoms include: lethargy, seizures, irritability and poor feeding. Both meningitis and encephalitis are contagious and can be spread through contact of saliva, mucus and feces.
In the intriguing article, “The ‘Childhood Obesity Epidemic’” , Tina Moffat presented the health issue of childhood obesity. In recent years, obesity has become an important issue on the public agenda. Ever since I was young, the word obesity began to pervade and increased its popularity throughout high school and college, as people become more self-conscious about their body sizes and more influenced by the mainstream view on overweight or obese people.
Signs and Symptoms SJS is characterized by round, red papules that resemble insect bites. Within a short amount of time, these lesions change into varying sizes and patterns. They may become red with white centers that have papules on the center. This gives them a target-like appearance. Although they can be seen on any body surface area, they are usually seen on the face and trunk.
Health conditions in children and young people can be determined by their immune system and vaccination they get to protect from serious diseases. Physically
If you start off a child doing certain things as going to the doctor, getting regular check-ups, having open conversations about how they are feeling physically and mentally. This will prepare the child to become accustom to these things, and once they are an adult they will keep up with these health practices and regular doctor visits to ensure they live a healthy
It is important that we help the younger children to understand about cleaning their noes with a tissue, putting it in the bin when finished and encouraging children to wash their hands once they have finished. When a child has chicken pox, the child will start off with sneezing and coughing symptoms. Before the rash appears if the child coughs or sneezes over another child a few days before the rash appears this is when the other children are most likely to catch the illness. Whenever the child is feeling poorly they have symptoms of feeling very tired all the time and loss of appetite. The main signs of a child
In the book Nothing to Envy the effects of the failing economy, famine, and the health system on the people of North Korea is shown in the book through Doctor Kim Ji-eun's experience. Many ailments and diseases were explained in the chapter as well as the effects of the economy on the health system of North Korea. Kim Ji-eun's experience will help show the impacts of these various things on the people of North Korea. Examples of rhetoric can also be seen throughout the chapter. The impact of the economy, the famine, disease, and poor health system will be able to be explained during the examination of the personal experience of Kim Ji-eun.
Due to a poor immune system, children are dying of malaria and tetanus. The main cause of childhood malnutrition
Social cohesion is weakened, and conflict situations are created, generating violence and sick societies. More than nine million children die each year before their fifth birthday. Between 33% and 50% due to malnutrition. The cause of death is usually diarrhea, but behind it is acute deficits of necessary micronutrients. About 2 million children die from pneumonia.
General Purpose - To inform Your Topic: Dental Specific Purpose: At the end my speech, I want my audience to understand that never to underestimate the power of teeth has on one’s life and what can be done to avoid horrific consequences. Attention Getter will be: Questions: Are you ever self-conscious about teeth when smiling or ever thought how it could affect many aspects of your life? Preview (thesis) Statement: Our teeth play an essential role in physical appearance, emotional and social contributions, and food and overall health.
A poor diet can affect children’s health and development in short term causing a poor immune system. The body finds it difficult to fighting off colds and other infections. Anaemia: Anaemia is a disease caused by iron deficiency.
6. Prevent gum disease. You will realize that when victim s have crooked teeth or misaligned jaws the risk of acquiring oral diseases is very high. Some of these diseases include tooth decay, gum diseases, tongue problems and so forth.
Advanced Dental Technology Maintains Oral Health People are struggling to maintain their oral health by not sufficiently and regularly brushing or flossing well enough. Now, if people do not care about or try to at least maintain their oral health then the dental industry could shut down. The reason being, that people do not care enough or do not have enough money to go to dental practices to get an oral checkup, results in having bad oral care. Not long after, people will have to deal with oral diseases and difficulties if they do not get accustomed to taking better care of the inside of their mouths and get the assistance that they need.
The environment where a child is been raised plays a huge role on its psychological development. There are a lot of environmental influences that might affect their overall development and behavior. These influences might come from a prenatal environment, physical environment, social environment, cultural environment, learning environment, economic environment, emotional environment and family environment. All these environments are important for the success and for the happiness throughout their lifecourse. According to the World Health Organization, the first 8 years of life will affect a child’s health, education and economic participation for the rest of its life.