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Our response to contemporary child health issues

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�鶹��ý responds to local authority trailblazer programme announcement

26 September 2018

The Government has announced a new programme to develop local solutions to childhood obesity that can be shared across the country. �鶹��ý President Professor Russell Viner responds to the news.

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�鶹��ý responds to CRUK obesity campaign launch

24 September 2018

A new report launched today by Cancer Research UK reveals that obesity is set to overtake smoking as the biggest preventable cause of cancer among UK women in 25 years' time. �鶹��ý responds.

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ASA bans Kinder online games and websites for kids

19 September 2018

�鶹��ý's Dr Max Davie says "this is another example of food manufacturers targeting impressionable children through advertising", and that restrictions must go further by protecting children from junk food adverts online and during on-demand services too.

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�鶹��ý responds to latest data on vaccination uptake

18 September 2018

NHS Digital have released the childhood vaccination coverage statistics for 2017-18. Dr David Elliman looks at the possible factors that might be influencing uptake in routine vaccinations.

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�鶹��ý responds to Unicef air pollution research

18 September 2018

UK children are exposed to more than 60% of their daily air pollution intake during the school run and while at school, new research has shown today.

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Government proposes calorie labelling on restaurant and cafe menus

14 September 2018

The �鶹��ý responds to the Government's calorie label consultation, saying that it is one important measure aimed at bucking the current obesity trend.

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New reflective practice guidance published

12 September 2018

�鶹��ý President Professor Russell Viner reiterates the importance of reflective practice as "crucial for doctors".

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Striking increase in mental health conditions in children and young people

12 September 2018

The proportion of children and young people saying they have a mental health condition has grown six fold in England over two decades and has increased significantly across the whole of Britain in recent years, new research reveals.

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Scottish children to be protected from physical punishment

7 September 2018

�鶹��ý Officer for Scotland "very much welcomes" the bill which is being published at Holyrood this week.

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New plan for 'healthier, wealthier Scotland' announced

5 September 2018

�鶹��ý's Officer for Scotland responds to First Minister's programme for Government, welcoming steps forward for mental health but raising concern over school curriculum.