OHA NEWS & BLOG
“Get Behind Our Vision”. Obesity Health Alliance 2023 Parliamentary Reception
On Tuesday 23rd May 2023, the Obesity Health Alliance were delighted to welcome members, colleagues and parliamentarians to our Annual Parliamentary Reception. This event launched the OHA’s manifesto for all political parties in advance of the next...
Storing Up a Crisis: Urgent Action Needed on Childhood Obesity
Evidence shows that children living with overweight and obesity now risk serious life-limiting and life-threatening health problems later in life. Jennifer O’Mara, World Cancer Research Fund International's Policy & Public Affairs Officer...
Directors of Public Health are Committed to Empowering Local Communities
In this blog, Prof Jim McManus, Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) President welcomes the launch of the Obesity Health Alliance manifesto which sets out an ambitious agenda. The scale of the challenge demands honesty, brave decisions...
Voters Feel Let Down by Lack of Action on Childhood Obesity
8 out of 10 UK adults support the Government banning advertising of unhealthy food on TV (79%) and online (81%) to kids 68% of UK adults would support an industry levy being extended beyond soft drinks if the money supported children’s food and...
OHA Launches its Manifesto for the Next General Election
The Obesity Health Alliance launches its Manifesto for the next General Election – highlighting the massive opportunity to protect child health. The next government can deliver this by building on the successes of the Soft Drinks Industry Levy and...