The UK’s death rate from covid-19 is the fifth highest globally, largely due to the high number of people living with obesity and overweight. A new report from World Obesity […]
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The UK’s covid-19 response underscores the danger of a “health versus wealth” approach
Misguided economic policies are missed opportunities to undo the damage of a health vs wealth legacy, say authors He flexes his jaw to try and slide his oxygen mask half […]
Richard Smith: The medical apostate’s tale
The Ministry of Bodies by Seamus O’Mahony is published today by Apollo. It has many acute observations on the practice of medicine in the 21st century, finds Richard Smith In […]
Findings on racism in psychiatry underpin the importance of equality action
A recent survey by the Royal College of Psychiatrists found that almost six in ten of Black, Asian and minority ethnic respondents had experienced racism in the workplace, affecting either […]
Matthew Sawyer: How to discuss the climate crisis with patients
It can feel daunting to bring up complex issues with patients around carbon emissions and the climate crisis. How can this be fitted in with everything else during a consultation? […]
Transformational change in New Zealand means putting communities at the heart of decision making
If New Zealand wants to improve health and wellbeing for all, it needs to embrace systemic change in how local communities are valued, writes Anna Matheson […]