Adolescent health
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RCPCH responds to calls for a ban on junk food adverts "on demand"
19 June 2018
Health campaigners are calling for the restrictions on junk food television advertising to be extended to on-demand services. New analysis from the OHA has found that children streaming their favourite shows online are inundated with adverts for unhealthy food and drinks. RCPCH respond to these call...
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RCPCH President issues warning to MPs about the harmful effects of energy drinks
12 June 2018
Today Professor Russell Viner, President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, gave evidence to the House of Commons Science and Technology Committee on the impact of energy drinks on children and young people. Professor Viner warned MPs that the caffeine and sugar content in energy ...
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Sex and Relationships Education to become statutory part of curriculum in Wales
22 May 2018
Sex and Relationships Education in Wales (SRE) will become a statutory part of the curriculum in Wales, following an announcement from the Welsh Assembly’s Cabinet Secretary for Education Secretary, Kirsty Williams.
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Child protection medical examination for young people aged 16-18 years - position statement
This position statement aims to clarify the role of paediatricians and provide advice for commissioners in relation to the provision of child protection/safeguarding health services for children aged 16-18 years.
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Body mass index (BMI) chart
The BMI centile is a simple and reliable indicator of a healthy body weight in childhood. Where severe overweight or underweight is a concern, or where there is a need for monitoring weight over time, BMI can be calculated and plotted on this chart.
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National Paediatric Diabetes Audit 2015-16 annual report
This report highlights the main findings on the quality of care for children and young people with diabetes mellitus in England and Wales. You can download the full reports below.
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NPDA Results Online - find your results for the National Paediatric Diabetes Audit
NPDA Results Online is a new innovation as of 2017. We developed it in response to consultations with the paediatric diabetes community who told us they wanted to view and compare the results of NPDA unit level summary in a more accessible way. See some tips on how to use it, or download our user gu...
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National Paediatric Diabetes Audit - our publications
These are the publications, abstracts and presentations that have been published or presented by members involved with the NPDA audit as authors, co-authors and collaborators, on our behalf.
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National Paediatric Diabetes Audit National Reports 2010-2015
The National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) reports highlight the main findings on the quality of care for children and young people with diabetes mellitus in England and Wales.
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National Paediatric Diabetes Audit Hospital admissions and complications reports 2011-2015
The National Paediatric Diabetes Audit (NPDA) reports highlight the main findings on the quality of care for children and young people with diabetes mellitus in England and Wales.