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Dismay at Skerries fast food restaurant approval

Irish Heart Foundation dismayed at Skerries fast food restaurant approval

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Policy News   |   6th Sep 2019

Donegal parents want ban on junk food marketing to kids

Irish Heart Foundation's 'Stop Targeting Kids' campaign heads to Donegal

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Policy News   |   28th Aug 2019

High blood pressure in children is on the rise

Increased number of children in Ireland suffering from high blood pressure

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Heart News   |   4th Jul 2019

Child poverty linked to poorer health

DeepEnd Ireland conference to discuss child health inequality

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Policy News   |   29th May 2019

Health inequalities emerge in children as young as three

New study shows Irish children at health disadvantage from the age of three

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Policy News   |   23rd May 2019

Parents bring concerns on junk food marketing to Minister

Minister Catherine Byrne TD, met with members of the Irish Heart Foundation’s Parents’ Jury to discuss ways to tackle junk food marketing

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Policy News   |   20th May 2019

Sugar tax raises a sweet €24. 2 million for government

Todays marks the first anniversary of the introduction of the Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax

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Policy News   |   1st May 2019

Screen time is not recommended for babies

New WHO guidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under five

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Policy News   |   25th Apr 2019

Get skipping for Active School Week 2019

Get skipping for the Irish Heart Foundation during Active School Week 2019

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Policy News   |   11th Apr 2019

Schools health literacy project to tackle health inequality

Irish Heart Foundation's new schools health literacy project

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Policy News   |   20th Mar 2019

Inaction on junk food marketing criticised

Children's Rights Alliance Report Card 2019

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Obesity News   |   26th Feb 2019

One in five 5-year olds overweight or obese

Growing Up In Ireland study shows childhood obesity a concern

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Obesity News   |   21st Feb 2019

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