OHA NEWS & BLOG
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...
Do the Criticisms of a Sugar Tax Stack Up? – Blog
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...