Language matters: how should we talk about young people’s health inequalities?
Last year we researched the language and terminology used to describe young people’s health inequalities. In this blog post, Rachael McKeown shares what we found out and gives us the tools for future discussions on this important topic. This work is part of our health...
Reasons to invest in the health of 10-24 year olds – what the data tell us
AYPH’s Research Lead, Ann Hagell, sets out UK data-based reasons for investing in young people’s health Good health for young people is central to their wellbeing and forms the bedrock for good health in later life. This is what the World Health Organisation calls the...
Fewer young people are drinking and smoking
In this blog post, Rachael McKeown presents the latest data on smoking and alcohol consumption among young people. There are historically low rates, but these averages hide variation among different groups of young people. Reflecting on some of our recent consultation...