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Obese in Britain

(179 Posts)
TweetyBird Wed 20-Feb-19 10:12:11

"UK children are more likely to be obese than in other countries."

This is shocking but I can't say I'm at all surprised. When you walk into a shop youre instantly presented with chocolates, sweets and fizzy pop, all usually on offer.

Fennel Thu 28-Feb-19 15:46:50

Where we live the incidence of obesity is mostly among the local adults. Most are either very heavy or very thin. Very few a healthy weight. The children not so much of a problem (yet)..
My main concern is the poor NHS when they become ill and have to go to hospital. They will need hoists.

gillybob Thu 28-Feb-19 15:57:54

gillybob re your post about asthmatics not being able to afford their prescriptions, a young woman has died recently due to this

I was shocked to find that this was the case GrannyGravy I just assumed they must get them for free. Imagine having to possibly choose between eating / getting to work/ buying prescriptions .

MissAdventure Thu 28-Feb-19 16:17:52

I remember my mum really struggling to pay for her asthma meds when she was a young widow (and working!)