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child obesity (1)

Source: NHS 16.11.2021

https://www.england.nhs.uk/2021/11/specialist-clinics/

 

The NHS is set to open 15 new specialist clinics in England to provide intensive support for obese children and young people. Obesity affects one in five children in the UK and can increase the likelihood of a child developing serious health issues such as 2 diabetes, liver conditions, and early heart disease. Severely obese children can also develop difficulties such as breathing problems, sleep issues and mental he