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A new analysis of 47,000 children reveals that deprivation in Sefton correlates with stunted growth. Data from 2013 to 2023 shows Reception pupils in the poorest areas are twice as likely to fall below expected height benchmarks compared to their affluent peers. Factors such as food insecurity and low birth weight appear to drive these disparities, highlighting a tangible health gap across the borough.

Dr Tim Martin’s research underscores the urgent need to address child poverty. The findings align with broader trends of slowing growth rates in the UK, exacerbated by recent economic crises. Sefton Council is responding with targeted interventions, including auto-enrolment for free school meals and the NHS Healthy Start scheme, aiming to mitigate these risks.

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