Alarming lack of access to green space fuelling UK child obesity crisis, doctors warn
Exclusive: Medics say children with poor access to outdoor play at school at higher risk of developing lifelong health problemsHow a Brighton headteacher tackles the lack of green spaceDoctors have warned that a “truly alarming” lack of access to outdoor space at schools is exacerbating Britain’s child obesity crisis.Child obesity is already a significant public health problem. In England, one in three children are leaving primary school overweight or obese and face a higher risk of serious health conditions, mental health problems and dying prematurely. Continue reading...
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Exclusive: Medics say children with poor access to outdoor play at school at higher risk of developing lifelong health problems
Doctors have warned that a “truly alarming” lack of access to outdoor space at schools is exacerbating Britain’s child obesity crisis.
Child obesity is already a significant public health problem. In England, one in three children are leaving primary school overweight or obese and face a higher risk of serious health conditions, mental health problems and dying prematurely. Continue reading...