Top 10 problems our children have

With the joys of motherhood come many worries.

According to a report by the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital for children’s health, these are the 10 most common problems thataffect our children.

1. Obesity

Childhood obesity continues to outrank all other health problems. 42 percent of Americans believe that childhood obesity is a major problem.

The number of obese children has tripled in the past 25 years, putting many children at risk of diabetes and heart disease, according to a report by the Academy of Pediatrics.

Obese children have a reduced quality of life, an increased likelihood of contracting diseases and a potential reduction in life expectancy.

1. Drug Abuse

According to a UM National Poll, 36 percent of Americans cite drug abuse as a serious problem for children.

Although the incidence of illegal drug use among teenagers has declined in the past few years, high rates still remain, according to research by the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

The most common substances abused by children and teenagers are alcohol, marijuana, inhalants and prescription drugs.

1. Smoking

Smoking among minors is the third most important problem among them.

It is estimated that at least 4.5 million youth in the US are smokers. Every day, almost 6,000 children under the age of 18 start smoking, and almost a third of them subsequently become regular smokers.

Cigarette smoking during childhood and adolescence produces significant health problems, including increased risk of respiratory disease, reduced physical fitness, and the potential for stunted growth and lung function.

1. Bullying

The National Youth Violence Prevention Resource Center estimates that about one-third of all young people in the U.S. are victims or perpetrators of bullying of hooliganism. It turns out that at least half of all children and adolescents are bullied at least once during their school years.

Bullying in teens can be a serious problem. Bullies and their victims tend to suffer from a variety of mental and behavioral conditions, including depression, bipolar disorder, low self-esteem.

1. Internet Safety

The Internet is a fun and informative, but dangerous place. The biggest dangers are cyberbullying, identity theft, pedophiles, Internet addiction. It is important for parents to limit their children’s computer time and be aware of what their children are doing online.

1. Child abuse

About 794,000 children were victims of violence within a year, studies show of the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System.

The consequences can be physical trauma, low self-esteem, attention disorders, brain damage and aggressive behavior.

1. Alcohol Abuse

Alcohol Abuse continues to be a major problem for American children. It is the most commonly used drug by teenagers in the US.

About half of junior high and senior high school kids drink alcohol every month, and 14 percent of teens have been drunk at least once in the past year.

Teens who drink alcohol are more likely to become alcoholics later in life, attempt suicide, drop out of school, and experiment with other drugs.

1. Stress

A study conducted by the University of Michigan estimates that a third of American children are stressed on a daily basis.

A study conducted by the National Center on Drug Abuse and Addiction at Columbia University shows that children who smoke, drink and use drugs are twice as likely to be stressed.

The main factors to combat stress are enough sleep, a balanced diet and exercise every day.

1. Sedentary Lifestyle

Sedentary Lifestyle has become the norm for many American children who spend more time in front of the television, computer, or video game console than playing outside or participating in extracurricular and extracurricular activities.

1. Pregnancy

Approximately one-third of young women in the US become pregnant during puberty. In addition to the greater risks to the health of the mother and baby, there are a number of social and socio-economic problems that an early pregnancy gives rise to.

The solution lies in timely sexual literacy and sufficient information about the consequences of pregnancy.