Physical health problems of older children
With the progress of modern medical technology, more and more women choose to postpone childbirth until they enter the advanced age stage. However, children born at an advanced age face some health problems. This article will elaborate on the physical health of the elderly children from four aspects.
1. Increased risk of congenital diseases
Age has an important impact on the health of both mothers and fetuses. Children born at an advanced age have a significantly increased risk of congenital diseases. According to research, women over 35 years old are more likely to have chromosomal abnormalities in their children than young women. The most common chromosomal abnormality is Down syndrome, which is a genetic disease caused by fetal chromosomal abnormalities. Down syndrome patients usually have mental retardation, facial abnormalities, heart defects and other characteristics.
In addition, older children are more likely to suffer from other birth defects, such as spina bifida, congenital heart disease, etc. These diseases have a significant impact on the quality of life and development of children, and have also brought additional burdens to families and society.
2. Increased risk of complications during pregnancy
Older pregnant women are prone to a series of complications during pregnancy. Diabetes, pregnancy induced hypertension, oligohydramnios and other problems are more common in older pregnant women. These complications are potentially harmful to both pregnant women and fetuses.
For example, hypertension during pregnancy increases the risk of cardiovascular disease and other related health problems for pregnant women. At the same time, the fetus of elderly pregnant women suffering from gestational hypertension may also face premature delivery, low birth weight and other problems.
In addition, older pregnant women are also more likely to suffer from pre eclampsia (a pregnancy complication), which poses a serious threat to the health of pregnant women and fetuses. Therefore, elderly pregnant women should pay close attention to their physical conditions, carry out prenatal examination and monitoring regularly, and follow the doctor's advice.
3. Psychological and social problems
Children born at an advanced age often have psychological and social problems. Due to the older parents, children face a generation gap with their peers when growing up. Children may feel lonely and difficult to integrate because of the different ways of communication between parents and others and the difference in life experience.
In addition, children born at an advanced age may also face psychological and social pressure in school. They may face the problems of students with large age differences and new social media. This may have a negative impact on children's self-identity, social competence and emotional health.
4. Long term health problems
Children born at an advanced age not only face physical health problems in childhood, but also may have some health risks in long-term development. According to research, children born at an advanced age have a higher risk of suffering from certain diseases in adulthood, such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, etc. This may be related to genetic factors and living habits.
In addition, the life span of children born at an advanced age may be affected. A study found that children born at an advanced age may have a shorter life span than children born to young mothers. This may be related to congenital diseases and genetic factors, but the specific mechanism needs more in-depth research.
Summary
Children born at an advanced age have many health problems. They are more likely to suffer from congenital diseases, such as Down syndrome and other birth defects. The risk of complications during pregnancy is also significantly increased, which may lead to health problems of pregnant women and fetuses. Psychological and social problems and long-term health problems also pose certain challenges to the life and development of older children. Therefore, women who give birth at an advanced age should fully understand the relevant risks, work closely with doctors, and receive relevant tests and consultations before and during pregnancy to ensure their health and that of their children.
