OHA NEWS & BLOG
Being Obese or Overweight Could Cause 7.6 million Cases of disease by 2035 – Press release
MORE THAN 7.6 million new cases of disease linked to being overweight or obese could be diagnosed in the UK during the next 20 years*, according to the Obesity Health Alliance.
Response to ‘Living Longer, Living Well’ report – Statement
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...
To Tackle Childhood Obesity We Need to Address Marketing to Children – Blog
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...
Public Urges Government to Tackle Childhood Obesity – Press Release
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...
OHA Response to CAP Consultation – Statement
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...