Title:

Childhood Obesity a Target for the Profession

Date:

4th March 2006

Author:

Susan Wileman Medicines Information Technician

 

Source – Pharmaceutical Journal 4/3/06 -  The Government's ability to fulfil its public service agreement (PSA) β€œto halt the increase in obesity among children under the age of 11 by 2010” has been called into question in a joint report published in March 2006 by the Audit Commission, the Healthcare Commission and the National Audit Office.

For more information go to: http://www.pjonline.com/Editorial/20060304/news/p254childhoodobesity.html

Prepared by Susan Wileman Medicines Information Technician

Date of Preparation: 4th March 2006