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Community child health

Community child health doctors work with vulnerable groups of children, including those with developmental disorders and disabilities, complex behavioural presentations, and at risk of abuse or are being abused. Find out more about this sub-specialty.

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Childhood antibiotics and antacids may be linked to heightened obesity risk

30 October 2018

��ֱ�� to new research which suggests these drugs may alter gut microbes associated with weight gain.

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��ֱ�� to latest obesity statistics for Scotland

30 October 2018

Community health and wellbeing must be at the 'heart' of local planning proposals to reverse childhood obesity says RCPCH's Dr Donald Macgregor

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From fetal life to adulthood? Planning for an exciting event

29 October 2018

As the programme for this year's St. David’s Day annual conference is finalised, Wales Trainee Representative, Abby Parish, shares an insight into her rationale for the day’s theme, and what you can expect on the day.

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New family activity programme launched by ukactive

22 October 2018

The RCPCH is collaborating with ukactive, EdComs, Places for People ��ֱ��s and Liverpool John Moores University in a newly funded Sport England programme.

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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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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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New plan for 'healthier, wealthier Scotland' announced

5 September 2018

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

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Government to consult on banning the sale of energy drinks to children

29 August 2018

RCPCH President, Professor Russell Viner, responds to the announcement saying "the growing market for energy drinks and potential for harm to children and young people clearly warrants further scrutiny."

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RCPCH statement on the MMR vaccine

22 August 2018

Professor Helen Bedford stresses the importance of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine in response to news that measles rates in Europe have hit a record high in this decade.

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Severe obesity in ten to eleven year olds reaches record high

24 July 2018

��ֱ�� to 'shocking' new obesity statistics, published today by Public Health England (PHE).