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20 November 2020
#WorldChildrensDay
The prevalence of childhood overweight and obesity continues to rise on most continents, and there is increasing recognition that the COVID-19 pandemic and response strategies (for example, school closures, country lockdowns and trade restrictions) are exacerbating challenges regarding child nutrition and wellbeing.
20 November 2020
EAT@Home
The first episode of the EAT@Home series, which comprises four episodes and will run until mid-December, aired this week. The episode is just over an hour long and focuses on the importance of healthy and sustainable diets.
20 November 2020
Screening for diabetes at food banks in Lisbon
During the past month, partners of Cities Changing Diabetes in Lisbon undertook a large screening campaign in the city. The campaign, which was carried out at food distribution centres linked to the Covid 19 Emergency Food Support Program of the Municipality of Lisbon, will continue until the end of 2020.
Podcasts
Podcasts from the Financial Times
Today's cities - home to more than half the world's population - are struggling to deal with a harmful mix of public health problems: populations are ageing, obesity is rising and pollution has reached toxic levels.
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Podcasts
Podcasts from the Financial Times
Today's cities - home to more than half the world's population - are struggling to deal with a harmful mix of public health problems: populations are ageing, obesity is rising and pollution has reached toxic levels.
Listen to the podcastsKnowledge Hub
Reports
To learn about how cities are building a healthier future, have a look at reports and briefing books that showcase the years of accumulated knowledge generated by the programme and its partners.
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Knowledge Hub
Reports
To learn about how cities are building a healthier future, have a look at reports and briefing books that showcase the years of accumulated knowledge generated by the programme and its partners.
Read more