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Interventions to prevent obesity in children - new reviews published!
The Cochrane review ‘Interventions for preventing obesity in children’ has undergone its sixth update. This review has now been broken down into smaller age ranges. Today sees the publication of the primary school (children aged 5-11 years) and secondary school children and adolescents (aged 12-18 years) reviews. The pre-school (2-4 years) review is due to be published later this year.
Will interventions to prevent or stop e-cigarette use by children and adolescents work? - new Cochrane review
Pic source: CanvaSee full review here: Interventions to prevent or cease electronic cigarette use in children and adolescents - Barnes, C - 2023 | Cochrane Library Plain Language SummaryKey messages 
Does adding iron to condiments and seasonings prevent anaemia and improve health?
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How successful are healthy eating programmes in preschools, kindergartens and childcare settings?
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Effects of education support interventions for students with chronic health conditions on school engagement, learning outcomes and the likelihood of returning to school
Review title - Education support services for improving school engagement and academic performance of children and adolescents with a chronic health conditionFull review here
Updated review - strategies to help implementation of healthy behaviours in schools
 
Does using low-sodium salt substitutes (LSSS) instead of regular salt reduce blood pressure and heart disease risks, and is it safe?
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What evidence is available on unintended health & societal consequences of measures implemented in the school setting to contain the COVID19 pandemic?
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Does giving money to people in LMICs, without conditions attached, lead to better health and life improvement?
Unconditional cash transfers for reducing poverty and vulnerabilities: effect on use of health services and health outcomes in low- and middle-income countriesLink to full review
Low carbohydrate diets or balanced‐carbohydrate diets: which works better for weight loss & heart disease risks?
Low‐carbohydrate versus balanced‐carbohydrate diets for reducing weight and cardiovascular riskKey Messages