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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Harry Stedman

Children in most deprived areas more likely to visit A&E and be obese – Unicef

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Children living in England’s most deprived areas are more likely to visit A&E, be overweight or obese and suffer from tooth decay, a new report by aid agency Unicef UK has found.

The organisation has called on the Government to lift its two-child benefit cap after its findings showed that where children grow up until the age of five has “a significant impact” on their early outcomes and future potential.

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