217. Visual screening for about three thousand children of Albufeira

The Municipality of Albufeira is promoting, this year, the visual screening of children pre-school and 1st cycle of basic education of the county. The measure is included in the Plan of Activities for Health Promotion in schools, implemented by the municipality. To promote a healthy development and good school performance of children.

In January and February will be tracked children from garden-of-childhood, and the second stage, the first cycle of basic education, a total of 2,494 children. This is an action in partnership with the optical, making the technicians of Optometry, and the spaces where the surveys are conducted.
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Another initiative for child health, in this case in the school environment. But as important as vision, also the oral health of children is fundamental to their well-being and personal development. So call the City of Albufeira that incorporates the strength of oral health in the health promotion program in the school environment.