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Big rise in anti-obesity drugs use
THERE has been a big rise in the number of children taking anti-obesity drugs, but most stop before they have any benefit, according to new research.
A study has shown that up to 1,300 young people could now be being prescribed the medicines each year - a number that has increased 15-fold since 1999.
However, the drugs are only licensed for adult use, meaning that they are being prescribed off-licence to under 18s by family doctors.
THERE has been a big rise in the number of children taking anti-obesity drugs, but most stop before they have any benefit, according to new research.
A study has shown that up to 1,300 young people could now be being prescribed the medicines each year - a number that has increased 15-fold since 1999.
However, the drugs are only licensed for adult use, meaning that they are being prescribed off-licence to under 18s by family doctors.
More champs heading to county schools
SOUTH Yorkshire Sport has been selected to receive more visits from 'sporting champions' over the next six months.
The county sports partnership is one of only 18 organisations throughout the country chosen to be a part of the Sport England sporting champions scheme.
This will allow the partnership to organise a package of visits by a local sporting champion to projects that aim to encourage young people to try different sports and become active on a regular basis.
SOUTH Yorkshire Sport has been selected to receive more visits from 'sporting champions' over the next six months.
The county sports partnership is one of only 18 organisations throughout the country chosen to be a part of the Sport England sporting champions scheme.
This will allow the partnership to organise a package of visits by a local sporting champion to projects that aim to encourage young people to try different sports and become active on a regular basis.
