NHS struggles with childhood obesity: Rates at '13% in the most deprived areas'

NHS struggles with childhood obesity: Rates at '13% in the most deprived areas' | Sir Chris Whitty has said it's time to trim the fat, warning MPs that the nation is losing its long-running battle with obesity, as an increasing number of adults have gotten fatter over time. The Government's chief medical officer - nicknamed 'Dr Doom' for his prominent advisory role during the Covid pandemic - also called for a crackdown on vaping among children. He called for more 'serious' action to tackle soaring e-cigarette usage among kids, with rates having doubled in seven years. Public health experts dear Britain could be sleepwalking into a health crisis with some doctors fearing the devices could cause a rise in lung disease, cancer and other health problems in the coming decades. Sir Chris, whose role covers all health threats to the nation - not just Covid - told MPs today that England was losing its battle against obesity.
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