Bogor students have dental problems

Bogor students have dental problems

BOGOR: Most junior high and high school students in Bogor
suffer from a variety of dental problems while many others have
trouble with their eyesight.

In a recent health examination of 3,937 students enrolled in
12 junior high schools and high schools, the Bogor Health Agency
found that 2,339 students had dental problems while 497 had
trouble with their eyesight.

The head of the children's service division of the health
agency, Dr. Ratna Yunita, said dental problems were common among
the urban youth.

"Dental problems are common as many youths often consume a lot
of candy, but neglect to brush or floss their teeth after meals,"
said Ratna.

Commenting on the eyesight problem, Ratna said that it might
be related to the students' habit of sitting in front of a
computer screen for long periods of time.

Ratna said the health screening would be conducted throughout
all schools in Bogor.

There are more than 80 junior high schools and high schools in
Bogor. --JP