Comprehensive Health Evaluations for Children in Russia to be Conducted at Age Six
Checkin' in with the Doc!
Gear up, parents! Starting September 1, 2025, children ages six and ten from high-risk groups will be subjected to regular cholesterol level checks as part of the new regulations in place by Russia's Ministry of Health.
But that's not all! The exciting updates don't end there. From age 13 and beyond, youngsters will undergo annual assessments to keep their reproductive health in tip-top shape. Now, we're talking preventative care like a boss!
Keeping up with the times, these new measures will also cover the procedure for minors to undergo these examinations. Let's put our worries aside and embrace the future.
Want more insights? Over the past decade, the mortality rate for children under 17 years old in Russia has seen a staggering drop of 61.5%, and the infant mortality rate has dropped by 57%. What's more, the differential in infant mortality rates between urban and rural areas has shrunk significantly.
Despite the progress, the incidence of obesity among children under 15 years old has surged by 36.1% since 2018, with a 9.2% escalation for the 15-16 age group.
So buckle up, folks, as we navigate the exciting (and somewhat challenging) world of preventative healthcare for our precious little ones! And surprise, surprise - there's more in store when you drop by for these visits.
Be on the lookout for additional screenings to identify potential risks for mental development in children as young as 1.5 years old. Yup, we're talking testy times for the parents!
Furious about the facts? Want the lowdown on these groundbreaking changes? Keep up-to-date with official health ministry announcements and relevant government publications to stay in the know.
As part of the future preventative care measures, science-based health-and-wellness assessments will be introduced for children aged 13 and beyond, focusing on reproductive health. Simultaneously, life-saving screenings will be implemented for identifying potential risks for mental development in children as young as 1.5 years old.
