Child obesity levels likely to be higher in areas with more poverty and lower breastfeeding rates

Child obesity levels likely to be higher in areas with more poverty and lower breastfeeding rates Children are more likely to be obese or overweight in areas of England where there is more childhood poverty, lower breastfeeding rates and where fewer adults undertake physical exercise. According to a new report looking at Reception and Year 6 children, poorer access to places for children to engage in physical activities is also associated with more children being overweight and obese. Nuffield Trust

See also:

• Childhood obesity: is where you live important? Nuffield Trust