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Today is World No Tobacco Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO) and partner organisations are highlighting the health risks of tobacco use. This year the theme is: ban tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship. Studies show a comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising is a cost-effective way to reduce the number of people who start and continue […]
The culture of overworking in the UK is damaging family life and causing excessive guilt, reports a recent survey. A leading psychologist has called for employers to offer flexible work hours in order to improve employees’ work-life balance. Research commissioned by cash plan provider Medicash (Work vs. Life infographic) found 83% of 1,000 working parents surveyed feel […]
Compiled by the charity Save the Children, the Mother’s Index has rated the best, and worst countries to be a mother. The top three spots are taken by Finland, Sweden and Norway respectively. Neither the UK nor the U.S. appeared in the top 20. The study, now in its 14th year, looks at indicators of […]
Vitamin D, used for the development of strong bones and teeth, is essential for healthy toddlers, but does yours get enough? The main source of vitamin D is sunlight, but for countries more prone to grey skies, experts say sunlight isn’t enough. New survey results from the toddler health website, growingupmilkinfo.com, highlight that the majority (91%) […]
This is the second article in our series looking at the health requirements for moving to certain countries. The first post covered Australia, a reasonably simple country regarding visa health requirements, even a pre-existing condition won’t necessarily mean an application refusal. For China, an increasingly popular destination for expat assignments and English teachers looking for […]
Today is World Book Day, and in honour of this auspicious event we have decided to take a look at five health books which have made an impact on readers. The books included on this list represent the wide spectrum of health literature available. Have you read any of these? Let us know which health […]
There is a huge range of contraception available around the world. Some types are easy to buy in the supermarket or pharmacy, others require a prescription and still others need a medical exam. The rules regarding availability and brands available vary throughout the world. We provide a snapshot of contraceptive availability in five popular expat […]
Pregnant women who are exposed to particulate air pollution, caused by vehicles, urban heating and coal power plants, are at greater risk of having underweight babies. The international study, the largest of its kind, analysed data collected from more than three million births over nine nations in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia.
The world of insurance can seem a scary place to the uninitiated. Health coverage, life insurance, premiums, co-payments, deductibles, the list goes on. All this insurance jargon can make shopping for and understanding your insurance plan very daunting. For expats and their families health insurance is usually a necessity, whether provided by your employer or […]
A new survey released this week has found British toddlers are more likely to refuse meals than their counterparts across Europe. Over two thirds (69%) of British children under five refuse some food, putting them at the top of the refusal table. The survey, conducted online, polled over 1,000 UK mums and 1,531 mums in […]
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