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Number of Depression Cases in UAE Alarming
While urbanisation has brought economic growth to Dubai, it has also brought health concerns such as diabetes, allergies and depression that are common in developed cities.
These health problems can affect children as well as adults, according to physicians at Dubai?Healthcare City.
Dr Michael Grundmann, a neurologist who recently moved from Germany, said the number of depression cases he has seen surprised him, and is particularly worrisome given the difficulty children can have explaining themselves.
"Children cannot explain themselves," Grundmann said. "They often exhibit physical symptoms like stomachaches and headaches, loss of concentration or a major change of eating and?sleeping patters."
Since a large number of Dubai's residents are expatriates, families sometimes lack the social network that helps give children?solid grounding.
To help prevent depression and other chronic diseases in Dubai’s children, parents should:
Perform blood screenings to reduce the chances of inherited genetic blood disorders prevalent?in the UAE.
Keep track of checkups and vaccinations. Routine check-ups help identify ways to stay healthy and find problems early.
Traffic accidents and accidental poisoning are the most common causes of trauma for children. Use car seats and seatbelts and keep harmful substances out of reach.
Diet is crucial in providing the nutrients and energy necessary to fight diseases such as diabetes. Help children choose healthy meals and pay attention to how much they eat.
One in 33 children under 12 suffers from significant depression. Reduce stress, provide a stable environment and eat meals together.
Preventable tooth decay affects more than 80 per cent of the?UAE population.
Aim for no more than 1 to 2 hours of video games each day, and choose games with an educational content.
To build strong bones, have children younger than 9 years old drink two cups of fresh milk each day.
Vision problems and eye diseases can be treated early.
One in five children in the UAE suffer from asthma, which can be controlled by recognising and limiting exposure to allergens and irritants such as smoke, dust and cold air.
-Agencies
While urbanisation has brought economic growth to Dubai, it has also brought health concerns such as diabetes, allergies and depression that are common in developed cities.
These health problems can affect children as well as adults, according to physicians at Dubai?Healthcare City.
Dr Michael Grundmann, a neurologist who recently moved from Germany, said the number of depression cases he has seen surprised him, and is particularly worrisome given the difficulty children can have explaining themselves.
"Children cannot explain themselves," Grundmann said. "They often exhibit physical symptoms like stomachaches and headaches, loss of concentration or a major change of eating and?sleeping patters."
Since a large number of Dubai's residents are expatriates, families sometimes lack the social network that helps give children?solid grounding.
To help prevent depression and other chronic diseases in Dubai’s children, parents should:
Perform blood screenings to reduce the chances of inherited genetic blood disorders prevalent?in the UAE.
Keep track of checkups and vaccinations. Routine check-ups help identify ways to stay healthy and find problems early.
Traffic accidents and accidental poisoning are the most common causes of trauma for children. Use car seats and seatbelts and keep harmful substances out of reach.
Diet is crucial in providing the nutrients and energy necessary to fight diseases such as diabetes. Help children choose healthy meals and pay attention to how much they eat.
One in 33 children under 12 suffers from significant depression. Reduce stress, provide a stable environment and eat meals together.
Preventable tooth decay affects more than 80 per cent of the?UAE population.
Aim for no more than 1 to 2 hours of video games each day, and choose games with an educational content.
To build strong bones, have children younger than 9 years old drink two cups of fresh milk each day.
Vision problems and eye diseases can be treated early.
One in five children in the UAE suffer from asthma, which can be controlled by recognising and limiting exposure to allergens and irritants such as smoke, dust and cold air.
-Agencies
