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Children in English cities in danger of living 'shorter and unhealthier' lives, Sir Chris Whitty study says

Children in English cities are at risk of living 'shorter and unhealthier' lives, according to a study led by Sir Chris Whitty.
The study reveals that urban environments contribute to increased health inequalities among children.
Sir Chris Whitty stresses the urgent need for interventions to tackle these health issues.
The findings urge a collaborative effort to enhance children's health and wellbeing.

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The Epoch Times

Tax Junk Food to Lengthen Children’s Lives, Whitty Says

Lack of available healthy food in cities combined with junk food advertising is setting children up to live “shorter and unhealthier” lives, England’s Chief Medical Officer Professor Sir Chris Whitty has said in his annual report, which suggests a tax on junk food to improve the health of the urban poor. The wide-ranging report into the urban landscape and public health, released on Thursday, urges the government to do more to tackle what Whitty…

2 months ago·New York, United States

Junk food overload puts children’s health at risk, warns UK expert

Healthy 'food deserts” in cities combined with junk food advertising are setting children up to live 'shorter and unhealthier” lives, England's chief medical officer, professo...

2 months ago·Türkiye

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The Independent

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Children set to live shorter lives thanks to junk food in cities – Chris Whitty

The food environment in cities ‘entrenches inequalities’ in health and promotes obesity, Professor Sir Chris Whitty said in his annual report.

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Sky News UK

Children in English cities in danger of living 'shorter and unhealthier' lives, Sir Chris Whitty study says

England's chief medical officer warned that families may struggle to find healthy food in inner cities, where it's much easier to buy widely advertised and cheaper junk food, calling it an environment that "entrenches inequalities in health and promotes obesity".

2 months ago·United Kingdom

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The Telegraph

Introduce ‘fat tax’ on junk food, Chris Whitty tells Government

Chief medical officer recommends levy on unhealthy food to tackle childhood obesity and worklessness crisis

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Deutsches Ärzteblatt

Junk Food: Doctors call for advertising restrictions based on the British model

Berlin – In order to protect children and young people from unhealthy food, Great Britain wants to severely restrict television and internet advertising for certain foods. The British government has published a list of foods with high levels of fat, salt

2 months ago

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