New reports from Public Health England have raised concerns once more over childhood obesity in Dorset. The Borough of Poole was found to have the highest number of obese children across the whole of Dorset with around 17 per cent of children in year 6 found to be over the healthy weight body mass […]
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Interactive map of childhood obesity in Bournemouth and Dorset
This interactive map includes data taken from Public Health England and the National Child Measurement Programme (2017). The data is collected from samples taken every year from reception and year 6 classes across the country which detail the percentage of children who are obese or overweight in both age groups. Regional and inclusive reports can […]
Sugar-Smart campaigners protest the Coca-Cola truck in Bournemouth
The Coca-Cola truck was greeted by more than just eager children this Christmas as protesters lined the streets to defend healthy lifestyles. Protesters from Jamie Oliver’s SugarSmart campaign and the local Sustain UK took to the streets of Bournemouth on the 23 November to argue that Coca-Cola targets younger children in its marketing campaign, adding to […]
What is asbestos and what are the health risks?
Asbestos is a fibrous material that can be lethal if exposed to it. Here, we have a look at what it is and what the health risks are.