Obesity cases rising fastest in young adults
A new study published in The Lancet indicates that obesity diagnoses are rising most rapidly among adults in their 20s and 30s in England. Researchers suggest that the proliferation of unhealthy food and the stress of the cost-of-living crisis are likely contributing factors.
Why it matters
The shift toward earlier obesity onset poses long-term public health risks, including increased rates of diabetes and heart disease in younger populations.
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