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This report presents findings from the Government's National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) for England, 2017-18 school year.
Children, adults and families will be better supported to achieve and maintain a healthier weight through £100 million of new government support.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
New rules on advertising unhealthy foods online and before 9pm on TV across the UK after public consultation.
Chief Medical Officer for England, Professor Chris Whitty's annual reports and lectures on medicine and public health.
Report on 2014 survey results The Health survey for England is a series of annual surveys designed to measure health, health related behaviours and social care in adults and children, in England. Data are presented at national and regional level....
A £20 million research boost will help to develop new medicines and digital tools which have been shown to help people shed 20% of their weight.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Projects granted during 2015 that have a primary purpose of basic research: the endocrine system.
This paper reviews the theory and qualitative evidence (particularly from 2010 to 2016) in the public health and nutrition literature
Food industry encouraged to help people move towards and maintain a healthier weight by reducing excessive calories in everyday foods by up to 20% by 2024.
The Health Survey for England is a series of annual surveys covering health and health related behaviours.
Six ground-breaking projects including an investigation looking at how endometriosis impacts women in the workplace have been awarded £12.4 million, the government has announced today, Tuesday 12 September.
This report assesses liver disease in the South West covering the main preventable causes: alcohol, hepatitis and obesity.
SACN advises on nutrition and related health matters. It advises the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID) and other UK government organisations.
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