Number of people who are obese in England has almost doubled in 20 years Obesity rates in England have doubled in the last 20 years, according to an analysis of Government data.
Around 13million people over the age of 16 were considered obese in 2017 – up from the 6.9million recorded back in 1997.
Health leaders have called the rise an 'urgent problem', with obesity known to cause cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
It comes after a report published last week showed the NHS spent £1.075billion on treating type 2 diabetes last year – more than ever. The Daily Mail
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Around 13million people over the age of 16 were considered obese in 2017 – up from the 6.9million recorded back in 1997.
Health leaders have called the rise an 'urgent problem', with obesity known to cause cancer, heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
It comes after a report published last week showed the NHS spent £1.075billion on treating type 2 diabetes last year – more than ever. The Daily Mail
See also:
- 13 million adults in the UK are obese, amid doubling in weight problems The Daily Telegraph
- Obesity almost doubles in 20 years to affect 13 million people The Guardian
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