At the beginning of school, tests are conducted for the child, where the school nurse visits the school to examine the child regarding:
- height and weight.
- Hearing.
- Vision.
If evidence of a problem is found, the child is referred to the doctor for further investigation.
As part of this program, children are weighed in the year they receive (four and five years) and six years (aged 10 and 11 years), and their vital parameters are measured at school. When the child enters these years, parents will receive a message explaining these things more. Information is being used by schools to plan and deliver the best health services for children.
These results also give an idea of the child's healthy weight and proper measurements.
Maintaining a healthy weight in childhood is important for the child's health in the present and future. There is evidence that overweight children are more likely to become overweight adults. Those with overweight are more likely to have health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.
- height and weight.
- Hearing.
- Vision.
If evidence of a problem is found, the child is referred to the doctor for further investigation.
As part of this program, children are weighed in the year they receive (four and five years) and six years (aged 10 and 11 years), and their vital parameters are measured at school. When the child enters these years, parents will receive a message explaining these things more. Information is being used by schools to plan and deliver the best health services for children.
These results also give an idea of the child's healthy weight and proper measurements.
Maintaining a healthy weight in childhood is important for the child's health in the present and future. There is evidence that overweight children are more likely to become overweight adults. Those with overweight are more likely to have health problems, such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease and some cancers.
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