British children are up to 7cm shorter than children of the same age in other countries, a new study shows as Kier Starmer calls for action on child health

Two boys comparing heights.

British children are 'getting shorter' with five-year-olds up to 7cm shorter than children of the same age, a new study shows.

In recent years there's been a huge shift in children's mental health, from how to talk about it to how to manage it. While symptoms of anxiety and low self-esteem can be worrying for parents, child obesity among youngsters could be contributing to their mental health problems.