Coroner: ‘Excessive air pollution’ caused death of Ella, 9
A landmark ruling has found that a nine-year-old girl who died in 2013 after an acute asthma attack is the first person in the UK – and possibly the world – to have ‘excessive air...Read more
World Health Organization: ‘Children over 12 should wear face masks’
Children aged 12 and over should wear face masks, in line with recommended practice for adults in their country or area, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said. While little is known about how children transmit...Read more
WHO: Tobacco industry must stop exploiting children
The World Health Organization has launched a new kit for school students aged 13-17 to alert them to the tobacco industry tactics used to hook them to addictive products. Every year the tobacco industry invests...Read more
Dutch youths still among ‘healthiest and happiest in Europe’
Young people in The Netherlands are still very positive about relationships, are unlikely to experience bullying, and have few psychological issues.Read more
Global partners’ new story book to help young people cope with COVID-19
The World Health Organization (WHO) and dozens more humanitarian partners have produced a new story book to help children understand and come to terms with COVID-19.Read more
Coronavirus – guidance for health workers
Child professionals working in the health sector may be interested in new coronavirus (COVID-19) guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO has made available links to various publications regarding the rights, roles and responsibilities...Read more
Global call to cut urban road speed limits
A global road safety alliance has called on countries to impose mandatory 20mph limits in urban areas to help cut deaths and injuries to pedestrians, including many children. The ‘Stockholm Declaration’, which was announced at the...Read more
COVID-19 (corona virus) – a message to our readers
THE global COVID-19 (corona virus) pandemic has resulted in an outpouring of information resources regarding the risks and implications for children and young people. As more and more countries impose strict measures on the movement of...Read more
COVID-19: new guidance on protecting children and schools
The global outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has now been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (pandemic), and the virus has spread to many countries and territories. While COVID-19 continues to spread, it...Read more
London’s toxic air: how schools are protecting pupils
Expanding a successful clean air scheme will enable 200 London schools in areas of high air pollution introduce measures to protect pupils from toxic air. Five of London’s most polluted areas have committed to extend Mayor...Read more
Air pollution’s devastating impact on children’s health
Every day around a staggering 93% of the world’s children under the age of 15 years breathes air that is so polluted it puts their health and development at serious risk. This is according to...Read more
Child vaccinations below target in quarter of Brazilian cities
A quarter of Brazil’s cities are not providing enough vital vaccinations for protecting children and infants, claims an independent study of the 2017 National Immunisation Program. The national program is a preventive strategy of the...Read more
WHO says ‘gaming disorder’ is a health condition
Children addicted to video games could be suffering from ‘gaming disorder’, a term now officially recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) as a mental illness. This new term is included in the latest version of...Read more
Urban planners must prioritise well-being, says WHO public health head
The cities of tomorrow must be built on strategies for energy-efficiency, clean transport and better waste management to ensure they are clean and safe for all who grow up, live and work there. That’s the passionate...Read more