Jun 7, 2016
Being obese increases the risk of serious health conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and common cancers; these conditions in turn are associated with an increased risk of developing mental health problems, such as depression. As well as being...
Jun 2, 2016
Originally posted on Huffpost Politics on 4 April 2016 by Professor John Wass. Image: World Obesity We are facing a childhood obesity crisis. Currently more than one in five children in England are overweight or obese before starting primary school; by the time...
May 26, 2016
ALMOST six in 10 people in England think the Government has a responsibility to reduce childhood obesity, according to recent figures released today (xxday) from the Obesity Health Alliance. A recent YouGov survey* shows strong UK public support for the Government to...
May 13, 2016
The Obesity Health Alliance, a coalition of over 30 leading national health charities, campaign groups, and Royal Medical Colleges, has today responded to the Committee of Advertising Practice consultation launch on introducing new restrictions on the advertising of...
Apr 18, 2016
Originally posted on Huffpost Politics on 18 April 2016 by Chris Askew. It’s been almost a month since George Osborne announced a soft drinks levy in the Budget. While the measure remains popular with the public, some have challenged the principle or approach to...
