Health Crisis in the North
Children in the North are losing up to 10 years of life due to inactivity and inequality, according to the N8 Research Partnership.
The latest analysis from Child of the North emphasizes the need for schools to provide holistic support for childhood health, beyond just learning sites.
Key Findings
- Children across the North are facing a health crisis.
- Physical activity must be at the heart of the solution.
Improving physical activity update: accumulating evidence for effective interventions.
This update is part of a series of 12 reports on key topics, including poverty, special educational needs, school attendance, and mental health.
Author's summary: Children in the North face a health crisis due to inactivity.