Growing Up In Britain

This report, brought together in book form, should have a nationwide impact. It will focus on the early years of life (0-5) and examine the socio-economic factors that influence current child health and development, and discuss the efficacy of certain interventions to reduce inequalities. Underlying themes are: nutrition, injuries and abuse, disabilities, and emotional and behavioral problems. The aim is to raise the profile of child health and place it high on the national policy making agenda. 1 Introduction.

2 Children in the uk today.

3 Inequalities in child health.

4 Nutrition.

5 Accidents and abuse.

6 The impact of disability and inequality on children.

7 Emotional and behavioural problems of children.

8 Fetal origins of adult disease.

9 Ensuring a healthy future for our children.

Appendices.

Index

Veronica English is the author of Growing Up In Britain: Ensuring a Healthy Future for our Children, published by Wiley. This report, brought together in book form, should have a nationwide impact. It will focus on the early years of life (0-5) and examine the socio-economic factors that influence current child health and development, and discuss the efficacy of certain interventions to reduce inequalities. Underlying themes are: nutrition, injuries and abuse, disabilities, and emotional and behavioral problems. The aim is to raise the profile of child health and place it high on the national policy making agenda.