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New national vaping guidance for schools released by Action on Smoking and Health

In response to requests for help, Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has released new national guidance for schools, to support staff in developing...

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New research shows untreated tooth decay is still prevalent in young children

New data from an independent oral health survey commissioned by one of the UK’s leading oral health charities, Dental Wellness Trust, shows untreated...

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In response to polio virus detection in London

Recent reports of the detection of the polio virus in sewage samples in London have promoted the British Society of Paediatric Dentistry (BSPD) to...

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Fears of growth in children vaping disposables backed up by new national survey

​The annual YouGov youth survey for Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) carried out in March and published July 7, 2021, shows current vaping among...

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Early years food remains a ‘policy black hole’ in government food strategy

Action on Sugar responds to the recent changes in the UK health system.
In a recent news article Action on Sugar said, “The National Food Strategy...

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A new study suggests dietary free sugar is causing dental caries

​For many parents, sugar-free alternatives for their children’s snacks are a positive way to manage their child’s oral health and sugar intake.

A new...