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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. ��ֱ��.

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NHS Long Term Plan - Mental health

We have submitted evidence to NHS England on how mental health should be considered within the Long Term Plan. Our response focuses on the mental health needs, support and services available for the 0-25 age group.

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ASA bans Kinder online games and websites for kids

19 September 2018

RCPCH'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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��ֱ�� 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 ��ֱ�� 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

RCPCH 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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New RCPCH letter template to request time for College duties

11 September 2018

This template recognises the importance of undertaking extracurricular work for the wider benefit of paediatrics and child health, which the College believes to be an investment and directly beneficial to Trusts.

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Businessman donates £50,000 to help tackle indoor air pollution

6 September 2018

The charitable donation will help support the RCPCH, as part of a working group, to study the effects of indoor air pollution on child health and what can be done to combat it.

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Medicines for Children shortlisted for a 2018 HSJ Award

4 September 2018

Our medicines information resource for parents and children is shortlisted for the “Optimisation of Medicines Management” category of the Health Service Journal Award, which celebrates healthcare excellence.