Title: More spent on treating obesity-related conditions than on the police or fire service, says NHS Chief
Headings: More spent on treating obesity-related conditions than on the police or fire service, says NHS Chief
More spent on treating obesity-related conditions than on the police or fire service, says NHS Chief
FAQ | Sugar tax
What is the sugar tax?
Why?
Why is it controversial?
How much will it be?
Is taxation the only solution?
Could it actually work?

Content: C ancer Research UK has warned obesity is set to become “the new normal” within two decades, after a study revealed that on current trends, almost three in four adults will be overweight or obese by 2035. Britain already has some of the worst obesity levels in Europe, second only to Hungary. Ten types of cancer are linked to excess weight which can also lead to Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke and a range of other health problems. David Cameron has said Britain's obesity "crisis" must be tackled as seriously as smoking and has criticised “most disturbing” figures that show twice as many children are leaving primary school obese than arrive with the problem. He went on: “ Of course we want to reduce rates of obesity across the country. This is an enormous health challenge if you look at the cost to the health service, it's absolutely vast." Breakout Box
FAQ | Sugar tax
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What is the sugar tax? A new £520m levy on sugar-sweetened drinks to combat child obesity
Why?