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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Steven Morris

‘Sobering’ study reveals extent of bullying and mental health problems for children in Wales

Group of school children sitting in assembly at a primary school.
A study from the School Health Research Network found mental health symptoms to be more common among pupils from less affluent backgrounds. Photograph: Julian Claxton/Alamy

Most older primary school pupils have problems sleeping while a third suffer emotional difficulties, a major study has revealed.

Half of the children aged seven to 11 who took part in the research said they had been bullied at school and fewer than half ate fruit or vegetables every day.

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