Obesity levels in the western world are reaching unprecedented proportions. There is now growing acknowledgement from policy makers and healthcare professionals that we are grappling with one of the biggest threats to public health in the 21st century. In the UK, almost a third of nine year olds are overweight or obese, and the figures for adults – currently just over a quarter of men and women – are on the rise.
The effects of obesity are being felt not only by the individuals, resulting in poor health and a lower quality of life, but also financially by the State, with obesity related illnesses costing the NHS an estimated £5.1 billion a year.
Published : 26th February 2013
Publisher : Academy of Medical Royal Colleges [ More From This Publisher ]
Rights : Academy of Medical Royal Colleges
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