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Child health in Wales must be improved according to The Welsh Royal Colleges Child Health Collaborative (WRCCHC). Formed by 20 Royal Colleges and professional bodies, WRCCHC has recently reached out to the First Minister of Wales, asking how his government plans to better child health conditions and extend support to the workforce taking care of them. WRCCHC, which focuses on children and young individuals, is dedicated to enhancing the understanding of the existing and necessary support required for their betterment.

WRCCHC, consisting of Royal Colleges and professional bodies, have an abundance of expertise in pharmacy, nursing, public, and oral health, and medical professions in primary, secondary, and community care. Recent health studies conducted by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Academy of Medical Sciences have drawn attention to a progressive decrease in child health. Health professionals agree with the grave warning issued in these reports as they witness on a daily basis the negative impact of deteriorating child health, the unequal toll of health disparities on children, and its long-term effect on the well-being of individuals.



Concerning health issues like infant mortality, obesity, and tooth decay not only pose a threat to the future of the nation’s youngest, but also to the economic potential of the nation. They say the problems observed today will influence the health of future generations, our economic prospects, and will become increasingly expe.

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