Too many Britons are too fat to work
A new study suggests obesity is preventing more than 600,000 people in the UK from entering the workforce.
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A new study suggests obesity is preventing more than 600,000 people in the UK from entering the workforce.
Obesity-linked heart conditions are projected to cause approximately 170,000 deaths in England by 2035.
Recent data indicates that obesity cases are increasing most rapidly among young adults, sparking widespread health concerns.