Obesity numbers in England double in 30 years despite 14 government strategies

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Authors: Adrian O’Dowd
DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2026-100531
Cited by: 1
References: 2

Abstract

Obesity numbers in England double in 30 years despite 14 government strategies Adrian O'DowdObesity rates in England have doubled in three decades, with 14.3 million people now classed as obese. 1 King's Fund.Obesity 1993 vs 2024 analysis.7 Aug 2026.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1PAoeZVPD3jTlNLI99F_aB- fAmFFb9NsAEYIqkYm-6l4E/edit?gid=488962304#gid=488962304 2 Buck D, King's Fund.What direction for obesity policy?Where innovation, wicked issues and many actors collide.7 Aug 2026.

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Healthcare Systems and Challenges Health Services Management and Policy Child and Adolescent Health

Publication details

Journal / source
BMJ
Publisher
BMJ
Volume
394
Pages
e100531–e100531
Publication date
10 August 2026
Language
EN