The tragic death of five-year-old Benedict Blythe at Barnack Primary School in December 2021 has cast a stark light on the critical importance of allergy management and emergency preparedness within educational institutions. The ongoing inquest into young Benedict’s passing is meticulously dissecting the chain of events that led to the […]
Tag: Child Health
Call for early action to tackle ‘alarming’ rise of childhood obesity
The escalating prevalence of childhood obesity has emerged as an alarming public health crisis, demanding immediate and concerted action from stakeholders across society. Researchers unequivocally state that once obesity is established, its reversal becomes increasingly challenging, underscoring the critical need for proactive intervention rather than reactive treatment. This dire prognosis […]
Girls and black children face inequalities in transplant treatment, study shows
A recent groundbreaking study conducted by leading experts in the United Kingdom has cast a critical light on pervasive healthcare inequality within the nation’s organ transplant system, specifically revealing significant disparities impacting young girls and black children awaiting kidney transplants. This comprehensive research, based on an extensive analysis of data […]