The article investigates modern approaches in pediatrics to the prevention of childhood diseases. The author notes that
today it is necessary to monitor the health of the younger generation, because in the future children should become
full-fledged citizens of their country, and their health is a potential, which in the full sense of the word is the “building
material” of the foundation of any state. It must be remembered that lifestyle-related variables and inadequate
environment that surround children and adolescents can affect their cardiovascular health, which can cause serious
health problems in the future. The connection between obesity, hypertension, hyperglycemia in childhood and cardiovascular risk in adults is quite
consistent, and it is possible to overcome the negative impact of the above factors if appropriate prevention programs
for childhood diseases are developed already in childhood, within which not only medical professionals, but also parents
and educational organizations should act
Key words: Children, Children’s health. Health, Pediatrics, Prevention of childhood diseases
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