RESEARCHERS behind a pilot scheme that will see school children being weighed and measured have sought to allay some parents’ fears.
Obesity news
Obesity scheme fears allayed
Obesity worry still weighs heavily on health service
OBESITY continues to be a major health threat to islanders.
Extra research holds up obesity strategy
NEW research has delayed the final draft of the obesity strategy.
Walk to the new schools? Fat chance
GUERNSEY isn’t walking. The man who led the UK Government’s anti-obesity programme was stunned by how few pedestrians he saw in the island yesterday.
Obesity comes into the open
DEBATE on tackling obesity has begun and already there are concerns about how the strategy will be funded.
Health out to fight the flab
OBESITY is the island's next major health issue. Director of public health Dr David Jeffs said it had replaced smoking as the biggest cause of preventable death.
Obesity follows change to way we live and work
CHANGES in society have led to an increase in obesity.
Guernsey on way to becoming fat nation
PEOPLE in Guernsey are healthier and happier than five years ago, but putting on weight.
Campaigns
Voice For Victims
Voice for Victims is a campaign aimed at promoting the rights of those affected by child sexual abuse.
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