Health Report of School Children conducted by Healpha across 5 major states in India including Maharashtra

 

9% of tested children are at active risk of one eyed blindness unearths
Healpha Health Report Card

Report additionally reveals

1.       22% of children suffer from tonsils

2.       41% of all children suffer from hygiene related problems in the ear

3.       39% of children suffer from ear wax related issues reducing their focus on studies

4.       Alarmingly high number of children suffer from Cavities and Plaque related issues

Pan India, 8^th November 2021: Healpha, School Health Program conducted a detailed health study by establishing contact with 64,615 parents for a health screening of 3- to 18-year-olds from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Maharashtra over a period of 18 months pre-Covid in India.

The Healpha health report card has identified that 5% of tested girls and 4% of tested boys are at an active risk of one eyed blindness due to previously unidentified Lazyeye ailment. Additionally, 10% more of screened children already suffer from Anismetropia which can eventually lead to Lazyeye ailment and potential blindness in one eye.

The number of children suffering from ENT related issues is certainly a serious concern given that the ear hygiene and ear wax related issues can result in hearing loss and infection Perforation issues in the Ear over a period of time. This in addition to the alarming number of children suffering from Lazyeye and Tonsils needs immediate lifestyle changes and simple health practices to be implemented by parents at home. Additionally, it is very important to screen children for their holistic health at least twice a year.

Elucidating the views on the report, Mr. Raj Janapareddy, Founder & CSO, Healpha, said “The Healpha Health Report Card is a reality check for parents, teachers, principals and the Government about the on-ground status of the health of children – the future of India. In a population of 1.3 billion, 41% of the population are below 18 years. The report has revealed that we are moving towards a high working population but a very low healthy working population. And, we are not in a state of readiness to measure the potential impact on GDP and the pressures on the healthcare system.”

“Our tests have shown us that 0.0018% of our children today are in a perfect health condition. If we extrapolate this data, we as a country are looking at only 4885 perfectly healthy citizens from a population of 26.5 crores! Alarming indeed. For the government and the parents, it is time to sit up, think and act. As a parent and as a citizen of this amazing country, I know that I am worried. A conscious medical and paramedical industry should focus on bringing our kids the best health possible is the need of the hour,” he further added.

While dental issues are not considered the top of the pyramid in priority order, issues like tartar, plaque and cavities can eventually impact gums, enamel, teeth bones and cause persistent bad breath. A simple technique to reduce incidences of dental issues apart from the commonly known better eating and brushing habits is to ensure that less food with food colouring is consumed.

Parents, teachers and principals should keep a sharp eye for unexplained lack of focus or attention during class, deteriorating performance for no evident reasons and unhygienic eating habits from unidentified sources to keep viruses and bacteria at bay. Additionally, parents should focus on reducing screen time and active physical exercise with children to ensure that lifestyle related issues don’t occur.   

About Healpha

Founded in the year 2017, Healpha is more than just a medical support app.  Under dedicated leadership and strong management, Healpha has evolved as a reliable source through its user friendly apps, providing the highest quality standards of medical treatment to all sections of the society. Since its inception, Healpha has grown with their inspiring leadership and unflagging work style. The dedicated team of medical experts evaluates a patient’s condition & provides accurate diagnosis with their experience. The organization takes the utmost care of patients & ensures that it provides high quality service & empower their recovery journey holistically. Healpha provides support for a wide range of medical challenges even beyond Covid.

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Issued by Healpha in the interest of children for the benefit and timely action by parents, teachers and principals