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Relationship between the Appearance of Symptoms and Hospital Visits in Childhood Based on Japanese Statistical Data

Shiho Motoi1, Akira Komatsuzaki1,2, Sachie Ono2

  • 1Department of Dental Hygiene, College at Niigata, The Nippon Dental University, 1-8 Hamaura-cho, Chuo-ku, Niigata 951-8580, Japan.

Pediatric Reports
|November 29, 2021
PubMed

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Childhood symptoms and hospital visits significantly impact children's perceived health status. Comprehensive health guidance considering age and living conditions is crucial for improving quality of life.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Health
  • Public Health Research
  • Quality of Life Studies

Background:

  • Childhood health issues can impede healthy development.
  • Understanding common pediatric health problems is essential for effective interventions.
  • This study focuses on Japanese children aged 6-14 years.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess common symptoms and diseases leading to hospital visits in Japanese children.
  • To analyze the impact of these health issues on children's overall health status.
  • To identify factors influencing perceived health in pediatric populations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized anonymized data from a national survey of 1315 children (aged 6-14).
  • Collected data on symptoms, diagnosed diseases, and hospital visit frequency.
  • Employed contingency table analysis and logistic regression to examine associations.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in health status were observed across age groups, subjective symptoms, hospital visits, and lifestyle (p < 0.01).
  • Children reporting subjective symptoms (4.8%) and hospital visits (4.7%) were more likely to perceive their health as "poor."
  • Logistic regression revealed significant odds ratios for subjective symptoms (2.10) and age group (1.98).

Conclusions:

  • Subjective symptoms and hospital visits are key indicators of poorer perceived health in children.
  • Age and living conditions are important factors in children's health status.
  • Comprehensive health guidance tailored to age and environment is vital for enhancing childhood quality of life.
Abstract

Keywords:
disease namehealth guidancehealth statussymptoms

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