Child Protection Actions and Obesity
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When does obesity become a child protection issue?
labspaces.net — “Childhood obesity alone is not a child protection concern, nor is failure to control weight. But consistent failure to change lifestyle and engage with outside support indicates neglect, particularly in younger children, say experts in a paper published on bmj.com today.” View full resource at labspaces.net
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When does obesity become a child protection issue?
physorg.com — “Childhood obesity alone is not a child protection concern, nor is failure to control weight. But consistent failure to change lifestyle and engage with outside support indicates neglect, particularly in younger children, say experts in a paper published in the British Medical Journal today.” View full resource at physorg.com
Most Recently Shared on July 16, 2010 at 10:13 am By:
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When does obesity become a child protection issue? http://tw.physorg.com/198479541
More action needed to curb child obesity - - C-Health
chealth.canoe.ca — “A leading obesity expert is calling for less talk and more action on childhood obesity.” View full resource at chealth.canoe.ca
Most Recently Shared on March 8, 2011 at 3:22 am By:
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New Child Protection Framework Adopted In The Republic Of Congo
medicalnewstoday.com — “A new child protection framework has been announced by President Denis Sassou Ngesso. The announcement was made by the Minister of Social Affairs, Humanitarian Action and Solidarity, Mrs. Emilien” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
Most Recently Shared on July 1, 2010 at 4:05 pm By:
MNT Pediatrics News Pediatrics and Health News
New Child Protection Framework Adopted In The Republic Of Congo http://mnt.to/3FCy #pediatrics
Childhood Obesity and Child Abuse
childhoodobesitynews.com — “Only 4 states have used their power of child protection to apply to cases of morbid obesity, but other types of help is available before state intervention.” View full resource at childhoodobesitynews.com
Most Recently Shared on August 15, 2011 at 10:13 am By:
Robert Pretlow, MD Physician, Doctor, Pediatrician, and Health Executive
Child Obesity News: Childhood Obesity and Child Abuse http://t.co/RUrPVrN
Protect Your Child from Sports Injuries
pamf.org — “With increasing rates of childhood obesity and diabetes, it's easy to think that the more children exercise and participate in sports, the better. While moderate physical activity is healthy for a child's mind and body, excessive or inappropriate levels of activity can result in serious injuries, some with lasting effects.” View full resource at pamf.org
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Protect Your Child from Sports Injuries http://www.pamf.org/news/health/0609sportinjuries.html
Childhood Obesity is Not Child Abuse: Sizable Issues
boards.medscape.com — “This week, JAMA published a commentary (authored by Lindsey Murtagh and David Ludwig), discussing extreme cases of childhood obesity where state intervention (e.g., child protection services) may be warranted. While the authors wrote that sta” View full resource at boards.medscape.com
Most Recently Shared on July 13, 2011 at 8:43 pm By:
Yale Rudd Center Health Organization
Childhood Obesity is Not Child Abuse http://t.co/jlCq0Fn
S.C. case looks on child obesity as child abuse. But is it? - USATODAY.com
usatoday.com — “The case of a 555-pound South Carolina youth has attracted national attention and some say it could open the door to more criminal action against parents whose children have become dangerously overweight.” View full resource at usatoday.com
Most Recently Shared on July 21, 2009 at 12:27 pm By:
Evelyn Tribole Nutritionist, Dietitian, and Active Health Library
Does child obesity constitute child abuse? A feature story triggered by arrest of mother for her 14 y.o. son's obesity. http://ow.ly/hPyq
Is a Clinical Trial Right for Your Child?
kidshealth.org — “Deciding to enroll your child in a clinical study will depend on its potential benefits and risks, as well as your child's particular illness.” View full resource at kidshealth.org
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Is a Clinical Trial Right for Your Child? http://bit.ly/3bE7gi
Family Med Medical News about Obesity Primary Prevention Child
mdlinx.com — “From good ideas to actions: A model-driven community collaborative to prevent childhood obesity” View full resource at mdlinx.com
Most Recently Shared on January 14, 2010 at 3:32 pm By:
Sandeep Pulim MD Doctor, Health Communicator, and Physician
Med: From good ideas to actions: A model-driven community collaborative to prevent childhood obesity: Preventive Medici http://url4.eu/181Sb
BBC News - Paediatrician in child obesity state intervention call
bbc.co.uk — “A leading paediatrician in the Irish Republic calls for child protection services to intervene in the most serious cases of child obesity.” View full resource at bbc.co.uk
Most Recently Shared on July 23, 2010 at 6:32 am By:
Child obesity intervention call: A leading paediatrician in the Irish Republic calls for child protection services... http://bit.ly/b7tO2V
Health Experts Offer Action Steps Local Governments Can Use to Cut Childhood Obesity Rates
www8.nationalacademies.org — “Health Experts Offer Action Steps Local Governments Can Use to Cut Childhood Obesity Rates” View full resource at www8.nationalacademies.org
Most Recently Shared on September 2, 2009 at 5:12 pm By:
My Kitchen Nutrition Health Professional
RT @healthyschools & @after_school - Health experts offer steps local govts can take to reduce childhood obesity http://bit.ly/f50zr
Kenyan faces legal action over child bride - Related Stories - UN Wire
smartbrief.com — “A Kenyan man facing charges for defiling a child bride he paid about $58 for has called for the girl's parents to be brought in to corroborate. Child marriage remains commonplace in Kenya thanks to chronic poverty, tradition and the desire to protect family honor. ” View full resource at smartbrief.com
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Kenyan man faces legal action over child bride: http://t.co/20QYK0OK #humanrights #childbrides
The top five actions parents can take to reduce child exposure to toxic chemicals at home
sciencedaily.com — “Controlling house dust tops a list of five ways parents can protect their children from toxic substances in and around the home, say leading health and environmental experts in Canada. The five most important things for parents to do to safeguard their kids’ health are: dust, use green cleaning products, do renos carefully, avoid certain plastics and serve low-mercury fish.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
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The top five actions parents can take to reduce child exposure to toxic chemicals at home (Science Daily) http://bit.ly/j4rs5S
World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action : WABA
waba.org.my — “The World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) is a global network of individuals & organisations concerned with the protection, promotion & support of breastfeeding worldwide. WABA action is based on the Innocenti Declaration, the Ten Links for Nurturing the Future and the Global Strategy for Infant & Young Child Feeding. WABA is in consultative status with UNICEF & an NGO in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC).” View full resource at waba.org.my
Most Recently Shared on February 14, 2011 at 1:48 pm By:
Global Breastfeeding Parenting Supporter
This is the 20th anniversary of the World Alliance for #Breastfeeding Action! http://www.waba.org.my/index.htm
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