Children
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How fluoride in water can cut tooth decay
feature Chief medical officer says proposed move could halve hospital admissions among UK children
By The Week Staff Published
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The moral questions behind vaccinating children against Covid-19
feature Pfizer jab has been approved for use in adolescents - but experts caution against immediate rollout
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Will children be vaccinated against Covid?
feature Return to school fuels questions about whether under-18s will get coronavirus jabs
By Joe Evans Published
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Britain home to the ‘unhappiest teenagers in Europe’ - but why?
Speed Read Charity says ‘modern life’ and ‘exam pressure’ is driving down life satisfaction
By Joe Evans Published
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Coronavirus school closures: tips to keep kids busy at home
In Depth Parents will need ways to keep their children learning, happy and healthy
By Gabriel Power, The Week UK Last updated
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The state of British children’s health in five statistics
Speed Read New study shows UK falling behind on key indicators including infant mortality and vaccinations
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Should the age of criminal responsibility be raised?
In Depth Children as young as ten can currently be prosecuted
By James Ashford Last updated
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Ministers may raise National Lottery age limit to 18 years
Speed Read Culture minister announces consultation into law change
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What happened to Kiano Mazzoncini?
In Depth US couple claim Kenyan authorities have kidnapped their three-year-old adopted son
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Should isolation in schools be banned?
In Depth The practice of secluding pupils has dramatically increased in recent years but has received sustained criticism
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Woman with ‘secret uterus’ has twins one month after giving birth
Speed Read Mother from rural Bangladesh had no idea she had two uteruses or that she was still pregnant
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27,000 UK children are in gangs
Speed Read New report from Children’s Commissioner says tackling child criminal exploitation should be ‘national priority’
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Chinese firms give women over 30 ‘dating leave’
Speed Read Move designed to boost country’s falling birth rate and, long-term, level the gender and demographic imbalance
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Could two-child policy save India from overpopulation?
Speed Read As activists scramble to educate the public on the need for contraception, some politicians push for a more radical solution
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