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Britain’s Child Health Crisis

Rahil Sheikh tries to discover what’s causing Britain's child health crisis and what can be done to fix it. Keir Starmer has promised his new government will tackle it, but it won’t be easy or cheap.

From tooth decay to obesity, our children’s health is in decline, and it’s storing up trouble for the future. Keir Starmer has promised his new government will tackle it, but that won’t be easy or cheap. Reporter Rahil Sheikh goes back to Sheffield, the city where he was born, to discover what’s causing the crisis and what can be done to fix it.

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Sat 20 Jul 2024 01:50
BBC Two

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Reporter Rahil Sheikh
Producer Alison Priestley
Director Alison Priestley
Executive Producer Adam Grimley
Editor Karen Wightman

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