The Republican Center for Health Promotion and Mass Communication of the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic emphasizes that there is a growing trend among school-aged children (from 7 to 17 years old) to observe the Oroz fast. However, medical specialists strongly advise against this practice for several compelling reasons supported by research:
Negative impact on health:
During this period of life, children are actively developing both physically and psychologically. Observing the fast can disrupt their usual eating and sleeping patterns, negatively affecting their overall health.
Threat to academic performance:
Lack of food and sleep can lead to decreased attention and learning ability, which in turn reflects on their academic performance and achievements.
Increased stress and irritability:
Lack of nutrition and sleep can cause stress in children, leading to increased nervousness and deterioration of their emotional state.
Reduced immunity:
Inadequate nutrition and lack of sleep can weaken the body's protective functions, making children more susceptible to infections and illnesses.
Risks to physical health:
Prolonged abstention from food and water can pose serious health risks to a child, especially if they are left unsupervised by adults.
