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FOReSIGHT

Nutrition & Food Science

ISSN: 0034-6659

Article publication date: 1 March 1981

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Abstract

Figures published by the Department of Health and Social Security show that in the UK during 1977 5,958 babies were born dead; 5,984 died in the neonatal period; 4,949 died under the age of one month; and 8,845 died in the first year. In addition to these losses various reports suggest that between 6% and 10% of all children, that means between 35,000 and 60,000 in the UK, have some handicap at the age of 5 years and it is reported that each year 18,000 infants enter special schools or institutional care. Amongst ‘normal’ children nowadays many suffer from hyperactivity, learning difficulties or allergic syndromes.

Citation

Lewis, C. (1981), "FOReSIGHT", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 81 No. 3, pp. 6-8. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb058844

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MCB UP Ltd

Copyright © 1981, MCB UP Limited

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