Archive for the 'adolescent health' Category

Eye problems and injuries in Adolescents

Every year more than one million people get eye injuries, out of which ninety percent are preventable if safety eyewear is used.
One hundred and twenty five thousand eye injury cases are caused by household products.
It is a good habit to wash hands regularly, especially after handling household chemicals.
When using detergents and hazardous [...]

Common Oral Health Problems in Adolescents

Adolescents face many oral health problems which may require them to visit a dentist or any other healthcare professional.
Irregular teeth growth is a common problem and adolescents with braces are a common sight.
Another problem is wisdom teeth extraction or the removal of the third molar.
Dental cavities are yet another common problem in [...]

Eating Disorders in Adolescents

Since the adolescence is the age where bones are sprout and grow rapidly, well nourished food must be given to the adolescent to facilitate normal growth & development.
The nutritional intake must be monitored regularly and modified depending upon the growing needs.
Teenagers tend to develop eating disorders which affect their nutritional health.
The eating [...]