A new look at children from the world’s richest countries offers a mixed picture of their health, skills and happiness. For far too many, issues such as poverty, exclusion and pollution threaten their mental well-being, physical health and opportunities to develop skills. Read UNICEF report ...
The largest-ever global study of cholesterol levels has found that levels are declining sharply in high income, western nations including New Zealand, but rising in low- and middle-income nations particularly in Asia and several Pacific Islands.The fall in cholesterol in New Zealand has occurred in...
This resource provides a summary of physical activity monitoring, research, policy and the state of national action to increase physical activity levels in 139 different countries. (2016)...
This declaration identifies sustainable development goals (SDGs) to achieve and encourage everyday physical activity, recognising the contribution of international, national and local organisations in achieving these goals. (2016)...
GlobalPANet provides a dedicated global physical activity communication network. They rapidly communicate the latest research around the globe via its unique e-News and website....
World Obesity Federation represents professional members of the scientific, medical and research communities from over 50 regional and national obesity associations. ...
The Obesity Policy Coalition of Australia aims to influence change in policy and regulation to help prevent obesity, particularly in children. ...
Global strategy on diet, physical activity and health programmes....
The free Research Review publications bring the best of 10,000 global medical journals to your inbox every issue with commentary from New Zealand experts....
Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO's efforts – to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives....
