Child health in UK 'lagging behind' due to poverty Child health in the UK is lagging behind that of most other European countries, a major report has said.
It raises particular concerns over rates of obesity, mental health issues and mortality among the young.
The in-depth report, from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, emphasised that poverty was at the root of many child health problems.
UK health ministers said money was being invested in services to help tackle health inequalities. BBC News
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It raises particular concerns over rates of obesity, mental health issues and mortality among the young.
The in-depth report, from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, emphasised that poverty was at the root of many child health problems.
UK health ministers said money was being invested in services to help tackle health inequalities. BBC News
See also:
- State of child health: The report in a glance Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- State of Child Health report 2017 Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
- RCPCH launches landmark State of Child Health report (press release) Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
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