There are two health problems most commonly found in children in Asia in general, namely malnutrition and obesity. As a very heterogeneous continent, Asia has a high enough difference in terms of economic capacity as well as access to health care.
Professor Quak Seng Hock, Professor of Paediatric Department, National University Hospital, Singapore, in the event press conference ESPGHAN Postgraduate 2nd Asian Workshop on Thursday (3 / 3) to clarify if the level of child mortality due to malnutrition problems in particular are still very high.
"The problem of malnutrition in Asia include stunted growth and malnutrition. On the other hand Asia also experienced increased rates of obesity in children," explained Prof. Quak Seng Hock.
Prof. Quak Seng Hock further explain about the trigger factors of obesity in children is because it affected the lifestyle of the less active. "In the past, many school children walk from home to school, many children are now delivered with the vehicle."
"In addition, many children after school spent more time with playing video games or just remain silent in the house, many eating but very few moves, then it is possible that children become obese," he added.
While for many cases of malnutrition in children is associated with the low level of family food availability, poor quality of food additives and the high problems caused by parasites and other infections.
"The health of children not just mean freedom from disease or about the physical condition, mental and social, but also the drive to achieve the best potential in life," explained Dr. Bardiul.
So even if a child is physically in good condition, but his health could not be measured simply by looking at just physical. Thus the parent as the person closest to the child, should really pay attention to various aspects of child health.
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