Integrated assessment of the prevailing childhood diseases

Abstract

The main purpose of this study is to define the most common diseases in children from Colonia la Presita I, in the community of San Miguel. The methodology employed in this study had a descriptive significance and a quantitative approach, where 32 children in between 0-9 years old participated. This study follows the basic ethical principles of informed consent from parents and respects the children’s right to confidentiality. Results showed that after psychomotor assessment using a simplified scale (which allows the assessment of child development) all of them showed enough ability to carry out the relevant activities that they were supposed to be doing according to their age; three out of the 32 children revealed an alarming growth delay, together with malnutrition. Among the most frequent pathologies in this population during the last years, we could highlight gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases. Giving opportunities to children for an appropriate development is the most important legacy that we can leave for humanity. Healthy development of the infants, especially during the early years of child development, will ensure the formation of potential individuals with development opportunities.