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News in numbers: September/October 2021

A breakdown of recent community health news, in numbers. Download the PDF, here. 

Health and wellbeing, Education, Mental Health
News

New non-invasive method for diagnosing coeliac disease developed

Researchers from the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country and Ikerbasque have developed a new method of diagnosing coeliac disease using saliva. 

Health and wellbeing
News

Smoke-free outdoor areas could reduce health risks

Governments should consider including private cars in smoke-free policies to protect child health, according to a systematic study review published in The Lancet.

Health and wellbeing
News

Swimming may boost children’s vocabulary

A recent study by the University of Delaware suggests swimming could help improve vocabulary learning among children. 

Health and wellbeing, Education
News

More research needed to improve cancer survival rates in young people

Survival rates for adolescents and young adults with cancer vary considerably depending on the type diagnosed, according to a study published in Cancer, journal of the American Cancer Society. 

Health and wellbeing
News

Scotland: ambitious plan to improve women’s healthcare a UK first

The Scottish Government has published a Women’s Health Plan to improve women’s health and reduce inequalities, making Scotland the first UK country to do so. 

Health and wellbeing, Professional
News

England: autism strategy extends to children and young people for the first time

The National strategy for autistic children, young people and adults: 2021 to 2026 builds on and replaces the Think Autism strategy of 2014. 

Health and wellbeing, Behaviour
Features

Treat me well

Closing health equality gaps for people with a learning disability must start in childhood, says Paul Donnelly, head of campaigns at learning disability charity Mencap.

Health and wellbeing, Growth and development

SCID: spotting the danger

Lauren Cooper, Lucy Pylypiw and Liz Robinson of the NHS Newborn Blood Spot screening programme explain how an evaluation of screening for severe combined immunodeficiency will work, and what HVs can do.

Health and wellbeing

CVI: mixed messages

Cerebral visual impairment is the most common cause of vision problems in primary school-age children but the condition can often slip through the net. Journalist Jo Waters reports on the strategies for supporting children.

Health and wellbeing

Conference special 2021: health and wellbeing for all ages

A round-up of the inaugural one-day Unite-CPHVA virtual conference 2021 – from sustaining your own workplace resilience to the impact of lockdown on babies, expert speakers explored the issues for CPs through the lens of Covid and beyond.

Health and wellbeing, Professional
News

Waiting in vain

As waiting lists for NHS services reach record highs following the pandemic, journalist Juliette Astrup takes a look at what it means for children and families.

Health and wellbeing
News

Europe: Alcohol consumption decreased during Covid – but not in UK

The European Alcohol and Covid-19 Survey collected data from nearly 32,000 alcohol users across 21 European countries from late April to late July 2020.

Health and wellbeing
News

US: Fathers’ depression continues after baby’s intensive care stay

Both mothers and fathers with a baby in the neonatal intensive care unit are at risk of depression, a study of more than 400 people in Pediatrics found.

Health and wellbeing, Mental Health
Opinion

Covid-19 vaccination: rebuilding trust

A panel of esteemed speakers convened by Unite-CPHVA explored vaccine uptake among black, Asian and ethnic minority communities.

Health and wellbeing, Professional
News

News in numbers: May/June 2021

A breakdown of recent community health news, in numbers. Download the PDF, here. 

Health and wellbeing
Features

Sickle cell disease: behind the curve

Sickle cell disease is one of the most common genetic disorders in the UK. Journalist Linsey Wynton sets out the essential information about this serious, rarely cured and often painful condition.

Health and wellbeing
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