UK children will be one of unhealthiest generations in decades, doctors say
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A group of leading paediatricians in the UK has analyzed 12 health indicators and found that child health outcomes have declined or stalled across all areas. Reduced vaccination rates and rising hospital admissions for asthma and mental health disorders are contributing factors. The paediatricians describe the state of children's health as a 'national embarrassment' and warn that current trends will lead to one of the unhealthiest generations in decades.
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Vaccine technology exists but uptake is low.
An analysis of 12 indicators including asthma, obesity and vaccination finds that child health in the UK is a 'national embarrassment'.
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An analysis of 12 indicators including asthma, obesity and vaccination finds that child health in the UK is a 'national embarrassment'.
Opinion- Vaccine technology exists but uptake is low.
- Digital health tools could improve monitoring.
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Loaded language removedAnalysis of 12 indicators including asthma, obesity and vaccination finds child health is a matter of concern. Children in the UK are expected to have poorer health outcomes than previous generations, with child health outcomes having declined or stalled across all areas, a group of paediatricians has said. Reduced vaccination rates alongside rising hospital…
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An analysis of 12 indicators including asthma, obesity and vaccination finds that child health in the UK is a 'national embarrassment'.
OpinionChildren in the UK will grow up to be one of the unhealthiest generations in decades.
PredictionChild health outcomes in the UK have declined or stalled completely across all areas.
The GuardianReduced vaccination rates are a contributing factor to the UK's record on children's health.
The GuardianRising hospital admissions for asthma and mental health disorders are contributing factors to poor child health in the UK.
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