Conditions

Overweight and obesity is a common chronic condition and a serious public health concern in Australia. It is linked to poorer health and wellbeing of the children, lower academic achievement, higher healthcare expenses, and a higher probability of heart problems in adulthood. To improve the children's health, the government and the parents need to take some concrete steps to drastically reduce the overweight and obesity rate.

Many children and adolescents are nearsighted, farsighted, or astigmatic. Eyeglasses or contact lenses are generally used to correct these issues. Children and teenagers who wear glasses or contacts should see an eye doctor once a year to check for any changes in their vision. Another issue that impairs a child's capacity to develop speech, language, and social skills is hearing loss.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a chronic condition that often manifests in infancy. Affected children struggle with social comprehension, social behaviour, and communication. Some of the symptoms of this particular condition include lack of or no eye contact, unsocial play and separation from others, lack of interest in other people's attempts at communication. Children suffering from this health condition also avoid physical affection and have inappropriate body language.

Asthma is a common respiratory disease characterised by chronic airway inflammation. Due to the general narrowing of the airways, it causes episodes of wheezing, shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness. Asthma is triggered by a variety of reasons, including virus infections, exposure to certain allergens, irritants, exercise, and various chemical or dietary additives.

It's another chronic illness that affects many Australian children. Anxiety symptoms might vary depending on a variety of causes and can last for a short time or for a long time. It is critical that they be monitored by health professionals such as general practitioners (GPs), psychiatrists, psychologists, counsellors, mental health nurses, and social workers. It reduces sensations of anxiety, stress, and dread.

Diabetes affects tens of thousands of youngsters across the country. Type 1 diabetes in children and teenagers may necessitate the use of insulin. Children who are overweight or obese, have a family history of diabetes, or are not physically active have an increased chance of developing type 2 diabetes. Parents of such children must pay close attention to their children and ensure that they receive proper treatment.

ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) is a long-term health issue that causes poor concentration and impulse control. It can have an impact on a child's learning and social connections, as well as family functioning. ADHD symptoms include difficulty concentrating, forgetting instructions, jumping from one activity to the next without finishing them, easily losing emotional control, restlessness, and so on.

Each year, around 1000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer. The cancers that commonly affect children differ from those that affect adults. Leukemia, Neuroblastoma, brain and spinal cord tumours, Wilms tumour, Retinoblastoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, and a variety of other malignancies affect the children. Keep in touch with a reputable and competent oncologist to ensure that your child receives the best possible therapy.