Title: Obesity Statistics: Facts and Figures in the UK
Headings: Obesity Statistics: Facts and Figures in the UK
Obesity Statistics: Facts and Figures in the UK
Key points: Obesity in the UK
Weight classifications in the UK
BMI Calculator
Obesity: Fact and Figures in the UK
Obesity and high blood pressure
Other Reports
Obesity and children
How does this happen?
Obesity and the NHS
Are obesity figures really rising?
Will Obesity Become 'Normal'?
What does obesity cause?
Why are we getting bigger?
Inactivity
Consumption
What to do next
Xenical

Content: Facts and Figures in the UK
Obesity is an increasing problem around the world, and particularly prevalent in the UK with the highest rates in Europe. Below we have summarised a number of key reports from the government and NHS regarding obesity in the UK. Key points: Obesity in the UK
Obesity rates among adults in the UK have almost quadrupled in the last 25 years, and now around 1 in 4 fall into this category. What's more, over 60% of adults are classed as overweight or obese, leaving only 40% of women and 33% of UK men. Obesity has a high risk of consequences with conditions that can often be overlooked for a number of years before the realisation hits. For example, the NHS states that an obese man is 5 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes, and an obese woman is 13 times more likely. Type 2 diabetes can often be undiagnosed for a number of years beforehand. You are also 2-4% more likely to develop high blood pressure. 62% of the UK population is overweight.