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Has obesity among children in the UK decreased since the introduction of the “sugar” tax

John B. Rowlands — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 04:01:40 +0000

More than 47,000 tonnes of sugar have been removed from soft drinks alone in the UK since the authorities introduced a two-tier system of additional taxation on them in 2018. Their producers were obliged to pay the treasury 18 pence for every five grams of sugar they put in 100 milliliters, and even 24 pence […]

War in Ukraine is increasing the prevalence of mental health conditions in children, new study finds

John B. Rowlands — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 15:54:04 +0000

A new study presented at the European Psychiatric Association Congress 2024, which took place in Budapest this week, reveals a significant rise in mental health issues among children and adolescents displaced by the war in Ukraine. The research, conducted by the Institute of Forensic Psychiatry of Ministry of Health of Ukraine, highlights the devastating impact […]

Why having a pet benefits children

John B. Rowlands — Sun, 25 Feb 2024 22:00:27 +0000

We can all agree that pets are good for the soul. They comfort us, make us laugh, are always happy to see us, and love us unconditionally. Even though cats can sometimes be hard to tell because they have a more independent and often aloof nature, you can be sure that your purring friend loves […]

Children can recognize if the person across from them is sick

John B. Rowlands — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 22:00:27 +0000

The issue is important for children’s and public health. Children can recognize if the person in front of them is sick, a scientific study found, reported “Medical Express”. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), infections are the leading cause of death in children. Children are also more vulnerable to infection. Understanding children’s ability to […]

30% of children aged 7-9 in Europe are overweight

John B. Rowlands — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 15:01:26 +0000

This number of overweight is expected to continue to grow in the coming years About 30 percent of primary school-age children in Europe are overweight or obese, as reported by the World Health Organization (WHO). The number of children who fall into either category is expected to continue to rise in the coming years. The […]

In Europe, 30% of children aged 7 to 9 are overweight

John B. Rowlands — Tue, 16 May 2023 10:55:36 +0000

This number is expected to increase in the coming years According to the World Health Organization, 30 percent of children in Europe aged between 6 and 12 are overweight or obese. The number of children falling into either category will continue to increase in the next few years. The WHO Regional Office in Zagreb presented […]