Obesity

Want to know how many adults and children are obese?

Obesity levels in England are increasing every year, but do people know the true extent of overweight and obesity, and the likely impact of obesity on their health?

Our publication on obesity, physical activity and diet can provide the answers, with obesity data including:

  • how obesity is measured
  • overweight and obesity prevalence among adults and children
  • how obesity is linked to lifestyle habits
  • use of waist circumference measurements
  • obesity and physical activity
  • risks of developing diseases due to obesity
  • hospital admissions and prescriptions dispensed related to obesity.