Evidence
Explore the evidence on a range of measures to examine the health of the UK’s infant, children and young people.
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Mortality
Mortality rates are an important marker of the overall health of society. Explore the evidence for mortality in infants, and children aged 1-9 and 10-19 years across the UK.
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Maternal and perinatal health
Maximising maternal health and wellbeing during and after pregnancy improves child health outcomes, including stopping smoking and breastfeeding.
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Prevention of ill health
Prevention and early intervention in childhood foster healthy behaviours throughout life, especially for improvements in immunisation take up, healthy weight and oral health.
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Injury prevention
Accidents happen throughout childhood and adolescence, from non-intentional injuries in under-fives to injuries from road traffic accidents and physical violence in young people. These can be prevented with interventions and safety measures.
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Health behaviours
Young people who experiment with smoking, alcohol and drugs are more likely to continue these habits into later life, with impacts on their physical and mental health. We also look at conception rates in teenage women.
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Mental health
Early intervention in mental health and wellbeing is key; prevalence of mental health conditions and suicide rates are increasing and mental health services must be equipped to meet growing demand.
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Family and social environment
A number of social determinants impact on a child’s health outcomes, including poverty, education, the health of their family and whether they require targeted support from social services (such as Looked After Children).
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Long term conditions
Many long term conditions develop during childhood; these children are more likely to develop mental health conditions and should be supported to navigate the transition from child to adult health services. We look at asthma, epilepsy diabetes, cancer and disability / additional learning needs.
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Workforce
A child health workforce of sufficient number and skill is crucial to efforts to improve the health of children and young people in the UK. Currently, demand for child health services outstrips capacity.
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How does the evidence affect your nation?
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Northern Ireland
We want to see actions from the ‘Children and Young People’s Strategy’ (2019-29) met to ensure all children have the best start to life. Our 2020 report summarises...