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About 170,000 people in England expected to die from obesity-linked heart conditions by 2035
British Heart Foundation expects about 45 people a day to die over next decade if current trends continue
TL;DR
- Around 170,000 people in England are expected to die from obesity-linked heart conditions by 2035.
- The British Heart Foundation (BHF) predicts about 45 deaths per day from cardiovascular disease linked to excess weight over the next decade.
- Obesity is a significant risk factor for heart and circulatory diseases, contributing to an estimated one in nine cardiovascular deaths annually in England.
- The North-East of England has the highest adult obesity rate (36%), while London has the lowest (21%).
- Charities are calling for urgent government action, including implementing policies for healthier food standards and mandatory health reporting for businesses.
- The Department of Health and Social Care states it is tackling obesity through weight loss drugs, business reporting on food healthiness, and new product healthiness targets.