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Child type 2 diabetes referrals in England and Wales jump 50% amid obesity crisis

Diabetes UK warns cost of living crisis could aggravate problem and accuses government of ‘letting our children down’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 15, 2022

Soaring obesity levels leading to rise in children with diabetes – charity

Diabetes UK said that the problem will be exacerbated by the cost-of-living crisis.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2022

The Guardian view on obesity: the public wants better health

Editorial: The UK has a weight problem. By refusing to tackle the causes, ministers are acting as if they don’t care

The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2022

Kneesy Does It – The Age For Knee Replacement Surgery Has Dropped Due To Obesity, Study Says

The age for knee replacement surgery has dropped due to the obesity crisis, a new study has revealed.

Zenger · Jun 9, 2022

Wales could ban energy drinks for under-16s to curb obesity

The Welsh Government is also looking at ways to stop takeaways from opening up near schools.

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022

Energy drinks could be banned for under 16s in Wales

There could also be new rules around high fat and high sugar foods, and new takeaways

Wales Online · Jun 9, 2022

'Game changer' new weight loss injection helps people lose more than 20 percent of their body weight

The drug has been hailed as a 'game-changer'

Nottingham Post · Jun 8, 2022

Increasing obesity rates linked to need for knee surgery earlier in life, study finds

Research finds class 3 obese patients undertake knee surgery on average seven years earlier than those with ‘healthy’ BMIs

The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2022

Obesity can drive hearts to fail and weaken their structure, study shows

Obese people had heart muscle that was thicker, had more signs of scarring and the main pumping chamber of the heart was weaker.

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

Weekly weight loss injection sees people dropping 52lbs

Researchers have presented their findings on the effectiveness of the drug, which has minimal side effects

Wales Online · Jun 7, 2022