Need for policy reform against digital addiction and children’s use of social media

Data from the Cypriot Children’s Health and Environment Observatory (CHILDREN_FIRST) highlight the need to establish intervention measures to curb children’s digital addiction to social media (SM) and online electronic games through smart devices. Countries such as France, Spain and Australia have already banned children’s access to social media, while Greece is expected to introduce similar legislation in Parliament soon. According […]

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European Workshop on Pesticides and their Impacts on Human Health and the Environment

European institutions must ensure that the protection of human health and the environment from synthetic pesticides is fully safeguarded before endorsing any simplification of pesticide procedures (Omnibus). The European workshop on pesticides and their impact on human health and the environment in light of the recently proposed EU policy changes (Omnibus) was successfully completed (February 19, 2026). The workshop was […]

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The role of academia in promoting healthy eating and physical activity at community level: the case of the Greek National Action against Childhood Obesity within AUTh’s multidisciplinary academic team

Webinar Title: The role of academia in promoting healthy eating and physical activity at community level: the case of the Greek National Action against Childhood Obesity within AUTh’s multidisciplinary academic team In this webinar, it is our honor to host two special experts: Dr. Zoi Tsimitsiou, Associate Professor of Hygiene, Social and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, AUTh, Greece, Coordinator […]

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Federated resources and analytics for child health research

Webinar Title: Federated resources and analytics for child health research Dr. Demetris Avraam Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, DenmarkAbstract: Child health research increasingly relies on large-scale, multi-country cohort data to understand the complex interplay of biological, environmental, and social determinants of health. In Europe, the EU Child Cohort Network (ECCN) alogside the DataSHIELD federated analytics infrastructure, brings […]

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Real-World Data (RWD) and AI – The OHDSI-GR initiative

Webinar: Real-World Data (RWD) and AI – The OHDSI-GR initiative Dr. Pantelis Natsiavas, Electrical and Computer Engineer, MEng, MSc, PhD, Researcher (Grade C), Institute of Applied Biosciences, Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (INAB|CERTH) Abstract: The secondary use of Real-World Data (RWD) has been identified as one of the two main pillars of the emerging European Health Data Space (EHDS). […]

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The Generation R Study – design, developmental trajectory and selected results of an urban early-life cohort

Webinar Title: The Generation R Study – design, developmental trajectory and selected results of an urban early-life cohort Friday 26 September 2025 12 PM – 1 PM (CET) (13:00 – 14:00 CY time)Dr. Janine Felix, MD PhDAssociate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Erasmus MCAbstract: The Generation R Study is a population-based prospective cohort from early fetal life onwards, set in Rotterdam, […]

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Α nontargeted metabolomics approach to investigate the effects of an intervention in children after 2 and 8 years: the PANIC study

Webinar Title: Α nontargeted metabolomics approach to investigate the effects of an intervention in children after 2 and 8 years: the PANIC study Ιman Zarei, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of Eastern Finland, Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition. Wednesday, 30 April 2025 12 PM – 1 PM (CET) (13:00 – 14:00 CY time)Abstract: The molecular mechanisms through which long-term lifestyle […]

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Developing Climate Change Surveillance Systems

Webinar Title: Developing Climate Change Surveillance Systems Dr Behrooz BehbodConsultant EpidemiologistIntegrated Climate & Environmental (ICE) Epidemiology TeamPublic Health Wales Wednesday, 25 June 2025 12 PM – 1 PM (CET) (13:00 – 14:00 CY time)Abstract: Insights from our work in Wales on building innovative public health surveillance systems to monitor the health impacts of climate change. Evidence reviews on the health […]

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Newsletter: 2025 Highlights

We are pleased to share with you the newsletter, which you can find below. It highlights the activities of the Cyprus Children’s Health and Environment Observatory that have taken place from April 2025 until today.  The Observatory systematically studies the exposure of primary school children to various environmental factors (e.g., lifestyle, home and school environment) and examines their relationship with […]

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Green Week 2025: Forest fires and Children’s Health

The Cyprus Children’s Health and Environment Observatory (CHILDRENFIRST) participated as a co-organizer in Green Week 2025 (13 – 19 October 2025), held under the auspices of the Municipalities of Limassol, Kourion, Polemidia and Amathus, and the Limassol District Self-Government Organization (ΕΟΑ). Moderator:Ms. Stella Alexandri, Senior Marketing & Communications Consultant, Cypronetwork The event featured insightful talks and discussions focusing on Forest […]

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