Russia will start new health checkups for kids. These medical visits will focus on reproductive health. Children will have their first exam at six years old. After that, doctors will check them every year starting at age 13. Health Minister Mikhail Murashko shared this plan at a children's medical center.
Doctor Alena Mintz likes this new program. She works as a gynecologist and supports the idea. Mintz says finding health problems early helps kids stay healthy. Most girls begin puberty around 13 and start having periods. Some reproductive issues can show up before this age happens.
Doctors will use ultrasound machines during these checkups. This technology helps them see inside the body without surgery. Finding diseases early makes treatment work better. The exams for six-year-olds will just be for prevention. Mintz wants parents to know these visits will help catch problems before they become serious.
Doctor Alena Mintz likes this new program. She works as a gynecologist and supports the idea. Mintz says finding health problems early helps kids stay healthy. Most girls begin puberty around 13 and start having periods. Some reproductive issues can show up before this age happens.
Doctors will use ultrasound machines during these checkups. This technology helps them see inside the body without surgery. Finding diseases early makes treatment work better. The exams for six-year-olds will just be for prevention. Mintz wants parents to know these visits will help catch problems before they become serious.
