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Children's water intake as an emerging Public Health Concern

Join us in commemorating ‘World Water Day’ on March 20th and discover an emerging public health issue.

  • Ensuring kids stay hydrated is crucial for their overall health and cognitive function.
  • Due to their unique physiology, children, especially younger ones, are prone to dehydration, with mild cases affecting cognition and severe cases risking their health.
  • Studies reveal that most children worldwide do not meet recommended water intake levels, often due to challenges like lack of access to safe water and insufficient hydration education.
  • This highlights the need for improved policies addressing water accessibility and education, especially in schools (Chouraqui et al 2023).
  • Educate on Hydration: Parents and teachers should teach children about the importance of staying hydrated and how it impacts their health and performance.
  • Provide Access: Ensure that clean drinking water is readily available in schools, and encourage children to drink water rather than sugary beverages.
  • Monitor Hydration: Parents and teachers can observe signs of dehydration in children, such as dry lips or fatigue, and take proactive steps to address it.

Let’s work together to prioritize children’s hydration and promote healthier habits! 

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