the key challenges for child health
If the UK were among the best in Europe, up to 5 children’s lives could be saved each day.
Around one in three children IN THE UK is living in poverty, and this number is increasing.
Around one in three children IN THE UK is living in poverty, and this number is increasing.
The UK has among the highest child mortality rate in Western Europe. Improving outcomes requires a combined approach including high quality care that responds to children’s health needs, enabled through a strong health system, surrounded by a fairer, more equal society, and healthier environment for children.
Around one in three children IN THE UK is living in poverty, and this number is increasing.
Around one in three children IN THE UK is living in poverty, and this number is increasing.
Around one in three children IN THE UK is living in poverty, and this number is increasing.
Poverty causes ill health and prevents children from reaching their full potential in life.
Poverty means illness is often more likely while care may be harder to access. Healthcare must incorporate a holistic approach to child health, understanding that poverty affects all aspects of a child’s health and life chances.
Children with physical health conditions often have hidden emotional NEEDS too.
Around one in three children IN THE UK is living in poverty, and this number is increasing.
Children with physical health conditions often have hidden emotional NEEDS too.
One in eight children experience mental health conditions; around 25% if they have a co-existing physical health condition. Yet 75% of children with mental health conditions are not being treated, and healthcare traditionally divides physical and mental health. Healthcare must offer a biopsychosocial approach to care.