Tobacco control brief
Improving child health and development through tobacco control
A new thematic brief sets out the role of tobacco control in child health.
Stories tagged with 'child health'
Shapes matter
Imperial researchers develop roadside barrier design to mitigate air pollution
Imperial researchers have designed a unique curved barrier which can protect people from the damaging effects of air pollution.
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COVID-19 IN PREGNANCY
COVID-19 infection in pregnancy not linked with still birth or baby death
COVID-19 infection in pregnancy is not associated with stillbirth or early neonatal death, according to a new study.
Vaccine success
Vaccines prevented 37 million deaths in LMICs in the last 20 years
Vaccine programmes in low- and middle-income countries have prevented 37 million deaths in the last 20 years alone – 36 million in children under 5.
CHAMPIONING CHILD HEALTH
New Centre for Paediatrics and Child Health launches at Imperial
A major new centre has launched to bring together paediatric research, education and training across Imperial and West London.
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Glisten up
Podcast: Child health, Bionic Olympics, and a better Christmas dinner
In this edition: A new child health centre opens, assistive technologies at the Cybathlon, and healthier Christmas food for you and the planet.
Baby movements
New non-invasive technology could spot early signs of motor disorders in babies
Imperial College London scientists have created the world’s first non-invasive way to map how baby movements are generated on a neuronal level.
Environment Bill
Imperial academics share insights on Environment Bill with parliamentarians
Imperial and LSE academics held a roundtable with members of the House of Lords to share insights on the Environment Bill.
Mental Health Check
Exploring the impact of COVID-19 on teen mental health
An Imperial-led project is set to explore the impact the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health and wellbeing of adolescents in the UK.
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On air
Podcast: Maths marvel, COVID in children and cooking with hyperfoods
In this edition: A $3m-prizewinning mathematician, a new project into how children transmit COVID-19, and recipes with anti-cancer properties.
