15/07/2020
As important it is to take precautionary step and revive schools amidst Covid-19, in order to keep the children and educators safe from infectious diseases; It is equally vital to monitor the health of a child throughout their growing years in the post-lockdown world too. School serve as comfortable place for children to get familiar with the idea of General Health Check-up from a doctor and is a good option for parents to keep a check on children’s overall health.
Today as we are facing the pandemic of covid-19, preventive health care is becoming commonplace as people become more educated and empowered about their own health. Annual General Complete Heath assessment at school will help the children in several ways to live healthy:
Reduces risk of getting sick
Detect potentially life-threatening health conditions or diseases early
Increase chances for treatment and cure
Limit risk of complications by closely monitoring existing conditions
Increase lifespan and improve health
Reduce healthcare costs over time by avoiding costly medical services
Form a good relationship with the doctor so treatment can be more efficient and accepted by children
Health is the soundness or general wholesomeness of the body (Webster English Dictionary). Therefore, while conducting a health check-up, school must make sure that all the factors of overall health are covered. Overall health comprises of physical, mental and social wellness. It’s time for schools to take charge of student’s health and adopt school health program that help students for living a longer, healthier life with a positive attitude towards healthy lifestyle habits
