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A new report produced by child health experts from across the UK has highlighted wide-ranging evidence of declining health among children under five in the UK. Issues such as the Covid pandemic and the increased cost of living have exacerbated inequality, it says, and… Continue Reading “Action on failing child health”
New research suggests that school uniform may be deterring young people from being active, particularly girls of primary school age. The findings, though not conclusive, are of concern nonetheless. The majority of children do not currently meet recommended physical activity levels. We also know… Continue Reading “School uniform and activity levels”
The UK government introduced a bill in parliament this week which, if it becomes law, will make England the first country in the world to ban smoking. The prime minister says he wants to “protect future generations across the UK from the harmful impacts… Continue Reading “A ban on smoking”
A new study has found that childhood obesity is “soaring” following the pandemic and is set to cost the UK more than £8 billion – a figure the study’s authors describe as the potential cost of inaction on obesity. They warn of lifelong health… Continue Reading “The cost of inaction on obesity”