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Children are not safe from corona infection
Children are considered the group least vulnerable to infection by the emerging corona virus, but they are among the groups most affected by the outbreak of the epidemic.
Doctors have warned of health and psychological problems that have occurred in the lives of children since the outbreak of the Corona pandemic, such as delayed speech, obesity, dry eyes, vitamin D deficiency, lack of sleep, nightmares and mood alterations, in the clearest images of the impact of “Covid-19” on the lives of young people.
Several studies were carried out by researchers and statements by doctors, all of them focused on what the health and lives of children have become since the coronavirus outbreak and the imposition of home quarantine, in an attempt to bring parents and families closer together. officials to the behavior of young people, find alternatives and address the existing situation.
The effects of “Covid-19” are not limited to children on the psychological side, as it extends to the mental and physical side. The former president of the Indian Pediatric Association recently spoke about the physical and health issues of school closings, movement restriction and sedentary lifestyle.
“Weight gain due to lack of exercise, sedentary lifestyle, and binge eating is one of the most common observations in India, as the incidence of obesity-related diseases and abnormal eating patterns has increased among children.” Shilpa Aruskar said.
He stated that almost half of the cases he consults daily are diagnosed as an effect of “Covid-19” on the sedentary lifestyle of children, noting that other problems are caused by the excessive use of mobile phones, computers and electronic games.
“Spending more time in front of screens leads to less interaction at home, delayed speech in young children, and many behavior problems, such as tantrums, hyperactivity, or a lack of interest in food, especially in the under age group. 5 years, “said Aroscar.
Pediatrician and intensive care specialist at an Indian hospital, NN Harsha said: “I have seen cases where children become more aggressive if parents tell them to stop playing with mobile phones. They complain of dry eyes, back pain, neck and hand pain as a result of spending too much time on their digital devices. “
Vitamin D deficiency is one of the physical problems that have appeared among young people, due to sitting at home and little exposure to the sun, since the child generally needs 800 to 1000 units a day.
Dr Kumar Salvi, Head of the Department of Pediatrics at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital in India, said: “The biggest complaints that I have come across during my work are vitamin D deficiency, obesity and eye irritation even among children.” .
