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Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
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New analysis from the King's Fund shows that obesity rates in England have doubled since 1993, reaching 30% in 2024. Experts attribute this rise to sedentary office work, increased availability of fast food, and a failure of government strategies to effectively address the issue.
Image source, Getty Images By Joe McFadden , Health reporter and Hugh Pym , Health editor Published 7 August 2026 If England's obesity rates were still the same as 1993 there would be seven million fewer adults living with obesity.
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