Academy for Medical Sciences report highlights rising infant mortality, obesity and tooth decay
Children are being “betrayed” as the UK fails to give them a healthy start to life, academics have said.
Experts said there had been an “appalling decline” in the health of children under the age of five in the UK – with soaring rates of obesity and tooth decay.
More than a fifth of children aged five are overweight or obese.
Nearly a quarter of five-year-olds in England are affected by tooth decay.
Between 2014 and 2017 there was a rise in infant mortality in England – disproportionately affecting the poorest parts of the country. The UK ranks 30th out of 49 OECD countries for infant mortality.
A decrease in the proportion of children having vaccinations.
A rise in demand for children’s mental health services.
Continue reading…Academy for Medical Sciences report highlights rising infant mortality, obesity and tooth decayChildren are being “betrayed” as the UK fails to give them a healthy start to life, academics have said.Experts said there had been an “appalling decline” in the health of children under the age of five in the UK – with soaring rates of obesity and tooth decay.More than a fifth of children aged five are overweight or obese.Nearly a quarter of five-year-olds in England are affected by tooth decay.Between 2014 and 2017 there was a rise in infant mortality in England – disproportionately affecting the poorest parts of the country. The UK ranks 30th out of 49 OECD countries for infant mortality.A decrease in the proportion of children having vaccinations.A rise in demand for children’s mental health services. Continue reading…