RCPCH &Us - for children, young people and familiesRCPCH &Us - for children, young people and families We’ll send you a link to a feedback form. Much better data is needed to address the obesity epidemic, including additional weight measures across childhood and adolescence.The causes of obesity in childhood are multifaceted, with contributions from multiple aspects of environmental change (leading to the so-called 'obesogenic' modern environment) together with genetic and likely epigenetic factors. By 2020 it’s estimated half of all children will be overweight or obese. We invite members to our live Q&A on 20 August, 14:30-15:15 BST.College members across the UK have been developing and sharing some useful wellbeing resources to support you through these times.This year’s Conference will be hosted online with a virtual poster gallery and over 20 sessions led by a range of specialty groups. 48 billion is spent managing the social causes and healthcare of obesity. Thus, we examined the associations of obesity, cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular strength in male adolescents with later disability pension due to all and specific causes in more than 1 million participants through linkage of data from the Swedish conscription registry with other nationwide registries.1–3 Low cardiorespiratory fitness in isolation1 3, or together … Each section provides an overview of key findings, as well as providing links to relevant documents and sources. There is therefore no single intervention or policy approach that can be implemented to deal with the issue.When implementing initiatives it is important to consider the multitude of stakeholders involved, including parents, children, businesses and civil society actors, in addition to government. Documents. There are 7 million cases of diabetes, 6.5 million … Our recent State of Child Health report illustrates the need for continued efforts by government and partners to reduce childhood obesity, starting with maternal health and wellbeing and continuing once children are born and grow into adulthood.We also need better data on the obesity epidemic. Whilst disappointing in its reach, it is one of the few international cross-government strategies to specifically and strategically address childhood obesity. One of the young people involved in our Voice Bank in 2016 told us that  “Many young people don’t realise how fun sport can be.”.The RCPCH is a steering group member of the Obesity Health Alliance - Keep your details up to date so you don’t miss out on updates and opportunities© RCPCH is a registered charity in England and Wales (1057744) and in Scotland (SC038299). Published 5 May 2020 From: NHS Digital. It’s conference, but not as we know it. We need to look at whether we truly reflect the breadth and diversity of our membership in our voluntary roles. The increased prevalence of adolescent obesity and associated short-term and long-term complications emphasize the need for effective treatment. For the latter the only data available is for England. Much better data is needed to address the obesity epidemic, including additional weight measures across childhood and adolescence. The causes of obesity in childhood are multifaceted, with contributions from multiple aspects of environmental change (leading to the so-called 'obesogenic' modern environment) together with genetic and likely … In our new report from the Paediatrics 2040 team we summarise our learning from this period of rapid change, focusing on the elements of new practice that we want to keep and take forwards into the future.We've been working with young people to reflect on their experiences of the pandemic - to inform planning as we move to reset, recover and restore services, and for future times of national crisis.This Plan 2020/21, led by NHS England / NHS Improvement and HEE, recognises the impact of COVID-19 and sets out what the people of the NHS can expect from their colleagues and leaders.RCPCH &Us is supporting children, young people and families who are staying at home during this time - with a fun activity book and a health diary to capture feelings and questions.Find all our latest updates relating to COVID-19 in one place, including guidance for paediatric services, how the College is responding and other useful information.In his regular messages to members, Professor Russell Viner updates on key events and his activities to improve children and young people's health and to support you.Dr Nikhil Ganjoo recounts how much he's enjoyed the many roles he's had in the College over the years, and encourages other members to get involved and help shape College activity.We need to look at whether we truly reflect the breadth and diversity of our membership in our voluntary roles. 18% of children and adolescents aged 5-19 were overweight or obese in 2016. The most recent data show that overweight and obesity prevalence for children living in the most deprived areas is greater than it is for those living in the least deprived areas: in England, 25.8% compared to 18.0%; in Scotland, 25.1% compared to 17.1%; and in Wales, 28.5% compared to 22.2%. Maps; Global … In our new report from the Paediatrics 2040 team we summarise our learning from this period of rapid change, focusing on the elements of new practice that we want to keep and take forwards into the future.We've been working with young people to reflect on their experiences of the pandemic - to inform planning as we move to reset, recover and restore services, and for future times of national crisis.This Plan 2020/21, led by NHS England / NHS Improvement and HEE, recognises the impact of COVID-19 and sets out what the people of the NHS can expect from their colleagues and leaders.RCPCH &Us is supporting children, young people and families who are staying at home during this time - with a fun activity book and a health diary to capture feelings and questions.Find all our latest updates relating to COVID-19 in one place, including guidance for paediatric services, how the College is responding and other useful information.In his regular messages to members, Professor Russell Viner updates on key events and his activities to improve children and young people's health and to support you.Dr Nikhil Ganjoo recounts how much he's enjoyed the many roles he's had in the College over the years, and encourages other members to get involved and help shape College activity.