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2d ago

Adult Obesity Surpasses One-Third in 44 English Local Authorities

New OHID data highlights rising obesity rates, with the Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North East worst affected and stark disparities linked to deprivation and ethnicity.

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Overview

  • The number of English local authorities with at least 33.3% adult obesity rose from 13 in 2018/19 to 44 in 2023/24, according to OHID-adjusted data.
  • West Lindsey (38.8%), Hartlepool (37.9%), and Bolsover (37.9%) have the highest adult obesity rates in the country.
  • Obesity prevalence is significantly higher in the Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North East, with all top 10 affected areas located in these regions.
  • Adults in the most deprived areas (37.4%) and Black ethnic groups (33.1%) experience disproportionately higher obesity rates compared to affluent areas and other ethnicities.
  • Health leaders are urging stronger prevention policies, including junk food advertising restrictions and expanded community weight-management programs.