When it comes to protecting children in schools, the debate should not be about whether children and parents need to make better choices. It should …
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Today, Barbados faces another urgent and escalating public health threat: childhood obesity. The data tells a stark and troubling story. Over the past four decades, …
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‘I felt as though the walls were closing in on me, my heart beating out of my chest, struggling for a single breath with a …
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‘I felt as though the walls were closing in on me, my heart beating out of my chest, struggling for a single breath with a …
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In several countries across the Caribbean, a student can leave school in uniform, walk into a nearby shop, or send a quick Instagram message to …
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Unhealthy food and drink brands in our schools? Make it make sense Add your name to support removing unhealthy food and drink marketing in schools.
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On May 7th 2026 the HCC hosted a webinar “Taking Stock: Wins, Gaps, and the Road Ahead for Healthy Food Policy in the Caribbean” in …
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“RUN!” “HOME!” “OUT!” across the Caribbean, these were the sounds of childhood, calls that sent us sprinting across fields, dodging outs, and racing for safety. …
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The Caribbean, known for its beaches and climate, now faces serious health challenges. Over half of adults and a third of children are overweight or …
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Over the past 30 years, childhood obesity in the Caribbean has more than doubled, making it the hardest-hit region in the Americas. In 2022, 8.6% …