UK child health crisis worsens due to falling vaccination rates and increased diseases like measles, driven by rising extreme poverty.
The UK faces a child health crisis, with falling vaccination rates and rising diseases like measles, driven by a tripling of children in extreme poverty since 2019. The Academy of Medical Sciences recommends implementing effective early years interventions, addressing the decline in the child and family health workforce, and investing in targeted interventions and universal services to support children's health and development. High-quality research and a cross-government approach are key to improving outcomes.
March 15, 2024
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