Posted 12/4/2023, 12:53:00 AM
Obesity Epidemic Costing UK £100 Billion a Year, Could Rise Further Without Action
- Obesity is costing Britain's economy almost £100 billion annually, 9 times more than previously estimated
- Total cost includes £63 billion from shorter, unhealthier lives and equals 4% of GDP
- Cost expected to rise by £10 billion over next 15 years
- Former food tsar calls for smoking-style junk food restrictions to avoid becoming a "sick and impoverished nation"
- Two thirds of British adults now overweight or obese, up from half a generation ago