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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.

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Tackling obesity in the UK
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Impacts of obesity
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A profound impact on the health of the population
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Individual tragedy
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Fast food outlets – England
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Increased risk of Type 2 diabetes
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Increased risk of several cancers
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Increased risk of heart disease
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Increased risk of musculoskeletal disability
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Increased risk of gastrointestinal disease
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Increased risk of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
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Increased risk of psychological and social problems
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Increased risk of reproductive and urological problems
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Increased risk of sleep apnoea and asthma
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Inequality of impact
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Life expectancy at birth has increased over the last 30 years
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The health consequences of rising obesity are not clear
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