Childhood obesity in England has risen since the pandemic, with rates over 19% in Oxford areas.

Childhood obesity rates in England have risen since the pandemic, with 19.6% of Year 6 children in West Oxfordshire and 21.3% in Oxford classified as obese or severely obese last year. Dr. Helen Stewart of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health emphasized that addressing poverty and deprivation is crucial to combatting obesity. The UK government's 10 Year Health Plan will include measures like restricting junk food advertising and extending the soft drinks sugar tax to help tackle the issue.

November 18, 2024
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