Tag Archives: Young PeopleChildren smoking has risen after years of decline
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Around 207,000 children aged 11-15 start smoking in the UK every year according to new research from Cancer Research UK which was published on 22 March 2013. This means that nearly 570 children are lighting up and becoming smokers for the first time every day. …to read the rest of this article click here » National School Films Week
As it is National Schools Film Week this week we thought we would take a quick look at two groups who are helping to educate young people about smoking through film. …to read the rest of this article click here » Are parents to blame for childhood obesity?
New research shows that young people have even more health risks than ever from obesity. The BBC website has taken a look at why parents let there kids get obese including in depth interviews. Back to School – Keep them Healthy!
Those lazy, crazy, hazy days of summer are at an end, and a new year of learning is about to start. Prepare yourselves, they’re coming! …to read the rest of this article click here » Smoking cannabis when young can lead to lower IQ
Young people who smoke cannabis can do irreparable damage to their IQ says a new study out today from an international team of researchers. …to read the rest of this article click here » International Youth Day 2012
“To unleash the power of young people, we need to partner with them.” United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon …to read the rest of this article click here » Are severely obese children damaging their hearts?
According to a recent Dutch study children with sever obesity are putting their hearts at risk even when they are in Primary school. In fact two-thirds of the 307 children tested showed at lease one early symptom. …to read the rest of this article click here » Smoking and the CinemaSmoking in films has been linked to increased smoking amongst young people. But what action should be taken is a matter for debate even amongst tobacco control and public health communities. Some want to prohibit young people under the age of 18 from seeing films depicting smoking and others feel this is a ‘censorship’ step too far.
Image © New Line Cinema …to read the rest of this article click here » The extent of childhood obesity not clear from BMI Free image courtesy of FreeDigitalPhotos.net
According to a study carried out by the Leeds Metropolitan University and published in the Obesity journal, the true extent of childhood obesity is not being fully represented by the Body Mass Index (BMI). In fact the number of children suffering from obesity could be much greater than official figures show. …to read the rest of this article click here » GASP You Tube Favourites Prt 3…..Another update to our ongoing series on great You Tube clips. If you missed our first 2 posts about you tubes then follow then click here for part 1 and here for part 2. Testimonials about quitting from US |
