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Life expectancy at birth has increased over the last 30 years
Life expectancy at birth, UK (1980-1982 to 2011-2013)
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Tackling obesity in the UK
Tackling obesity in the UK☜With concern growing that the Foresight analysis—that 50% of the UK population could be obese by 2050, at an annual cost to the nation of around £50 billion per year [2]—substantially underestimates the scale of the unfolding obesity crisis, the College of Contemporary Health is working with the wider policy community to develop a whole systems map of the obesity crisis and the potential responses.☜F1CEB7
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Impacts of obesity
Impacts of obesity☜Obesity presents a significant threat to the health of the UK population and a significant drain on the nations financial resources. 24.9% of adults in England are obese—with a body mass index of over 30—62% of adults are either overweight or obese (with a BMI of over 25), and 32% of 10–11-year-olds are overweight or obese. The annual cost of obesity to the UK is estimated to be £27bn–£46bn [1], [2]; although international comparisons suggest that the true cost could be significantly higher.☜DE7179
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A profound impact on the health of the population
A profound impact on the health of the population☜Obesity is responsible for more than 9,000 premature deaths each year in England, reduces life expectancy on average by nine years, and is a major risk factor in wide range of serious health problems including Type 2 diabetes (5 x), cancer (3 x the risk of colon cancer), and heart disease (2.5 x).☜DE7179
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Life expectancy at birth has increased over the last 30 years
Life expectancy at birth has increased over the last 30 years☜☜CD6EB7
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Increased risk of Type 2 diabetes
Increased risk of Type 2 diabetes ☜Obesity substantially raises the risk of Type 2 diabetes—with excess body fat estimated to underlie almost two-thirds of cases of diabetes in men and three quarters of cases in women—and people at risk of diabetes can cut their chances of getting diabetes by 60% if they lose between 5% and 7% of their body weight. Worldwide, the number of people with diabetes has tripled since 1985. [2]☜DE7179
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Increased risk of several cancers
Increased risk of several cancers☜The risk of several cancers is higher in obese people, including endometrial, breast and colon cancers. BMI is associated with cancer risk, with substantial population-level effects (although the heterogeneity in the effects suggests that different mechanisms are associated with different cancer sites and different patient subgroups).☜DE7179
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Increased risk of heart disease
Increased risk of heart disease☜Raised BMI increases the risk of hypertension (high blood pressure), which is itself a risk factor for coronary heart disease and stroke and can contribute to other conditions such as renal failure. The risk of coronary heart disease (including heart attacks and heart failure) and stroke are both substantially increased. Risks of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism are also increased.☜DE7179
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Increased risk of musculoskeletal disability
Increased risk of musculoskeletal disability☜Raised body weight puts strain on the bodys joints, especially the knees, increasing the risk of osteoarthritis (degeneration of cartilage and underlying bone within a joint). There is also an increased risk of low back pain.☜DE7179
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Increased risk of gastrointestinal disease
Increased risk of gastrointestinal disease☜Obesity is associated with: increased risk of gastro-oesophageal reflux and increased risk of gall stones.☜DE7179
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Increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
Increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease☜The term ‘non-alcoholic fatty liver disease’ (NAFLD) refers to a range of conditions resulting from the accumulation of fat in cells inside the liver. It is one of the commonest forms of liver disease in the UK. If left untreated, it may progress to severe forms such as non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), fibrosis and cirrhosis. It has also been linked to liver cancer. ☜DE7179
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Increased risk of psychological and social problems
Increased risk of psychological and social problems☜There are bi-directional associations between mental health problems and obesity, with levels of obesity, gender, age and socioeconomic status being key risk factors. Overweight and obese people can suffer from stress, low self-esteem, social disadvantage, depression and reduced libido.☜DE7179
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Increased risk of reproductive and urological problems
Increased risk of reproductive and urological problems☜Obesity is associated with greater risk of stress incontinence in women. Obese women are at greater risk of menstrual abnormalities, polycystic ovarian syndrome and infertility. Obese men are at higher risk of erectile dysfunction. Maternal obesity is associated with health risks for both the mother and the child and after pregnancy.☜DE7179
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Increased risk of sleep apnoea and asthma
Increased risk of sleep apnoea and asthma☜Overweight and obese people are at increased risk of sleep apnoea (interruptions to breathing while asleep) and other respiratory problems such as asthma.☜DE7179
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Inequality of impact
Inequality of impact☜Although obesity occurs across all population groups, it impacts disproportionately on the socially and economically disadvantaged and some ethnic minorities. [8]☜DE7179
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Individual tragedy
Individual tragedy☜Systemic problems like obesity involve many individual tragedies that touch many families lives; some become symbolic of the national challenge but most are hidden in private pain and grief.☜00CFE4
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The health consequences of rising obesity are not clear
The health consequences of rising obesity are not clear☜Although the incidence of overweight and obesity are increasing, the health consequences of the increasing incidence are not clear.☜CD6EB7
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