Public health

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�� responds to CMO report on obesity

10 October 2019

The Chief Medical Officer, Professor Dame Sally Davies, has today released an independent report entitled "Time to Change Childhood Obesity". �� President, Professor Russell Viner, responds.

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HFSS advertising aimed at children on Broadcast Media - consultation response

In 2018 the �� replied to an open call for evidence on food advertising aimed at children from the Committees of Advertising Practice (CAP).

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�� Scotland responds to the Scottish Health Survey 2018

25 September 2019

The Scottish Health Survey (SHeS) provides a detailed picture of the health of the Scottish population in private households and is designed to make a major contribution to the monitoring of health in Scotland. �� Officer for Scotland, Professor Steve Turner, responds.

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What's been happening in health policy over the summer?

24 September 2019

Returning to work after a relaxing summer holiday, Simon muses on what's been happening at the College - from our calls to preventing ill health to safeguarding support, and considers how he can play his part in the upcoming careers campaign.

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�� responds to report on sugar reduction

20 September 2019

We have responded to the publication by Public Health England (PHE) of its second year report on progress by the food industry to reduce sugar in ‘everyday’ foods.

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Supporting professionals to have healthier weight conversations - consensus statement

We agree to work collaboratively with various organisations to use collective resources and influence in supporting the public health workforce to have healthier weight conversations.

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Tackle obesity with better routes home from school

13 September 2019

RSPH say banning junk food ads, building parks and transforming active travel are key to success. ��'s Dr Max Davie responds.

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Public health prescribed activity - consultation response

In 2018 we responded to a call for evidence by the Department of Health and Social Care into local authority prescribed activity.

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�� responds to new guidance on how to stay fit and healthy

7 September 2019

The �� welcomes the CMO's updated physical activity guidelines and says "the key to longevity and success is embedding healthy habits into life early and making them part of a routine".

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Some positive action, but more needs to be done to improve Scotland’s child health

4 September 2019

Responding to today’s Programme for Government, �� Scotland highlighted the mixed bag offered by Scottish Government for Scotland’s children. �� Scotland welcomed the actions being taken on air pollution, child poverty, early year’s mental health and disability assistance.