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�� responds to local authority trailblazer programme announcement

26 September 2018

The Government has announced a new programme to develop local solutions to childhood obesity that can be shared across the country. �� President Professor Russell Viner responds to the news.

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�� responds to CRUK obesity campaign launch

24 September 2018

A new report launched today by Cancer Research UK reveals that obesity is set to overtake smoking as the biggest preventable cause of cancer among UK women in 25 years' time. �� responds.

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ASA bans Kinder online games and websites for kids

19 September 2018

��'s Dr Max Davie says "this is another example of food manufacturers targeting impressionable children through advertising", and that restrictions must go further by protecting children from junk food adverts online and during on-demand services too.

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Government proposes calorie labelling on restaurant and cafe menus

14 September 2018

The �� responds to the Government's calorie label consultation, saying that it is one important measure aimed at bucking the current obesity trend.

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Businessman donates £50,000 to help tackle indoor air pollution

6 September 2018

The charitable donation will help support the ��, as part of a working group, to study the effects of indoor air pollution on child health and what can be done to combat it.

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Reflecting and learning as we look to the future

31 August 2018

In his August blog, Russell considers the implications of increasing workforce pressures and unveils exciting plans for a new College programme examining "the future paediatrician".

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Government to consult on banning the sale of energy drinks to children

29 August 2018

�� President, Professor Russell Viner, responds to the announcement saying "the growing market for energy drinks and potential for harm to children and young people clearly warrants further scrutiny."

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One in four 14-year-old girls self-harm, says Children's Society

28 August 2018

��'s Dr Max Davie responds, saying a joined up approach to mental health is needed.

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�� statement on the MMR vaccine

22 August 2018

Professor Helen Bedford stresses the importance of the Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccine in response to news that measles rates in Europe have hit a record high in this decade.

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A rush of big changes in health: reflections from month five as President

30 July 2018

In his new presidential blog, Russell considers the huge updates in the health world across the UK, and how we can engage with Government to help ensure children and young people remain a priority in the NHS.