Countries helping children flourish today rank low on protecting kids’ future

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A new report finds that no country in the world offers a child both the chance of a healthy upbringing and a sustainable environment. One of the main causes may surprise you: harmful marketing. The report was conducted by a joint commission of the World Health Organization, the United Nations Children’s Fund and the Lancet. The World’s Marco Werman speaks with Dr. Stefan Peterson, Chief of Health at UNICEF and an independent author of the report.

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