Coronavirus: PM to set out strategy to tackle obesity in UK
Mr Johnson has admitted that his own weight was a factor in how badly he suffered from coronavirus.
There were nearly 900,000 obesity related hospital admissions in 2018/19, with obesity a risk factor for chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes, some cancers, liver and respiratory disease. This will be supported by a 12-week plan that people can use to develop healthier eating habits, get more active and lose weight.A government spokesman said:"Covid-19 has given us all a wake-up call of the immediate and long-term risks of being overweight, and the prime minister is clear we must use this moment to get healthier, more active and eat better.
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