DIFFERENT HEALTH ISSUES AND CONCERNS
Submitted by: PRINCE JOSEF E. COQUIA
Grade VI-A
Subject: HEALTH
Otitis externa is a condition that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) of
the external ear canal, which is the tube between the outer ear and eardrum.
Otitis externa is often referred to as "swimmer's ear" because repeated
exposure to water can make the ear canal more vulnerable to inflammation
Otitis media is a group of inflammatory diseases of the middle ear. The two main
types are acute otitis media (AOM) and otitis media with effusion (OME). AOM is
an infection of rapid onset that usually presents with ear pain. In young children
this may result in pulling at the ear, increased crying, and poor sleep.
Underweight is defined as low weight for age in children and a BMI of
<18.5kgm−2 in adults, reflecting a current condition resulting from inadequate
food intake
Stunted growth is when a child fails to meet the expected height or weight for
their age. It can lead to long-term health problems, including difficulties
affecting both physical and mental development. It's caused by malnutrition,
repeated infection or, in some cases, both.
The terms “overweight” and “obesity” refer to body weight that is greater than
what is considered normal or healthy for a certain height. Overweight is
generally due to extra body fat. However, overweight may also be due to extra
muscle, bone, or water. People who have obesity usually have too much body
fat.
Obese: Well above one's normal weight. A person has traditionally been
considered to be obese if they are more than 20% over their ideal weight. That
ideal weight must take into account the person's height, age, sex, and build.