COMPREHENSIVE IMPACT OF MEDICAL AND SOCIAL FACTORS ON THE PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN
Abstract
The article examines the characteristics of children’s physical development in the context of the influence of medical and social factors. It is shown that children’s health and harmonious growth depend not only on the state of the healthcare system and the level of preventive measures but also on socio-economic conditions, parenting styles, levels of physical activity, and the quality of nutrition. The paper analyzes key medical and social determinants that exert both positive and negative effects on child growth and development. Special attention is given to the role of educational institutions and healthcare professionals in shaping a healthy lifestyle among the younger generation. The results emphasize the necessity of a comprehensive, cross-sectoral approach to optimize conditions for children’s development and to prevent health disorders at early stages.
Keywords
physical development of children, medical and social factors, health, prevention, lifestyle.
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