National Child Measurement Programme

Dear SAPHNA members
Just wanted to draw your attention to an article on the National Child Measurement Programme. I know that measurements in schools is proving to be controversial and has been debated at your conferences so you may be interested in this contribution.

Gleeson C (2008). Adding up to failure – forget number crunching, only holistic care will tackle childhood obesity. Nursing Standard, Reflections Section 22, 19, 26-27.

Best wishes
Cath Gleeson