Healthcare technologies
Technologies could transform and improve the way healthcare is delivered. What are the main concerns and challenges that policy makers should focus on?
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Sugar & health (184 KB , PDF)
A Department of Health (DH) expert committee has recommended a reduction in overall levels of sugar consumption, mainly in view of the risk of dental decay. There is now debate over the implications and whether specific action to encourage people to reduce their sugar consumption is warranted.
This POSTnote reviews the effects of dietary sugar on health and related issues.
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Sugar & health (184 KB , PDF)
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