Jul 20, 2016
It is very disappointing that that the Government has once again delayed the publication of its Childhood Obesity Strategy. For the sake of our children’s health it’s vital we tackle the obesity epidemic which is jeopardizing their future wellbeing. We urge the...
Jul 8, 2016
Sir, As members of the Obesity Health Alliance, a coalition of over 30 charities, medical royal colleges and campaign groups, we are calling on David Cameron to leave a meaningful legacy and ensure we are the first country to turn around the rising rate of child...
Jul 5, 2016
Today’s report from Cancer Research UK highlights how exposure to junk food advertising can make it extremely difficult for children and their families to make healthy food choices. Currently a third of children in their final year of primary school in the UK are...
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...
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...
Mar 16, 2016
The Obesity Health Alliance, a coalition of 30 national health charities, medical colleges and campaign groups, has today welcomed the announcement in the Budget of a tax on the soft drinks industry. They said in a joint statement: “This is a moment to...
