Public Health and Protection
Stories from the realm of public protection.
Childhood obesity set to more than double from 2020 levels
New report highlights the importance of developing comprehensive national action plans to prevent and treat obesity
‘Forever chemicals’ found in thousands of sites across UK and Europe
Mapping project shows forever chemicals have spiralled out of control in UK and Europe, posing threat to human health, marine and animal life
Local authorities get funding boost to tackle air quality
Funding will help local authorities develop and implement measures to protect public health and the environment
Children ‘arriving hungry’ as nurseries in England plead for extra funds
Almost half of UK nurseries have seen an increase in the number of children arriving hungry
Air quality: ‘We can and should go further’ says Chief Medical Officer
Whitty cites indoor air pollution as a growing part of the problem, with effective ventilation needed
EHPs play ‘unique role’ in supporting control of strep A outbreak
Strep A cases rise in UK, causing fatalities, but ‘well-established processes’ are in place
E-cigarettes more effective than nicotine replacement to stop smoking
Evidence suggests nicotine e-cigarettes can help people quit smoking for six months or more
Swimmers made ill from UK waters has doubled since 2021
SAS says government must curb behaviour of water companies responsible for “literal shit storm”
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in force across UK
“Entire populations of seabirds are at risk of being lost”
Rising cost of living is compromising food safety
Survey reveals consumers are eating out of date food and turning off fridges to save money
