The Covid inquiry shows why we can’t let women be excluded
Helen MacNamara’s testimony revealed how the government overlooked issues that disproportionately affect women during the pandemic.
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The Covid inquiry has laid bare the government’s dereliction of duty
A member of Independent Sage on how British policymakers made up decisions as they went along in the aftermath of…
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The UK must prepare for a fentanyl crisis
Synthetic opioids cause 70,000 drug overdose deaths a year in the US – we need to prevent a similar epidemic…
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Covid inquiry reveals what many already knew – the elderly are neglected
The government’s attitude towards over-65s has long been evident in its approach to social care.
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“The ‘nanny state’ has given us a lot of freedom,” says England’s leading public health director
Greg Fell on Rishi Sunak’s cigarette ban, redefining good health, and individual responsibility.
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How to turn prevention into reality
Without proper measurement, the gulf between good intentions and positive change for people’s health will persist.
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The BMI scale is outdated, simplistic and discriminatory
Using an out-of-date tool only exacerbates the systemic mistreatment of those deemed to be overweight.
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The BMI scale is a cheap and accessible starting point to prevent disease
While it is not a perfect measure of obesity, the tool is crucial for informing clinical decisions.
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