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Obesity rates have doubled in England since 1993 – what’s going on?

Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993.

August 7, 2026 1 min read Pressivio News Desk

Source: BBC Health

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Around seven million more adults are living with obesity than would have been if obesity rates had stayed the same as 1993.

Original source: BBC Health
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