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Statistics on primary school children who are overweight, measured in reception and year 6 and presented for different ethnic groups.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved a maximum dose of up to 7.2mg per week of semaglutide (Wegovy) on 6 January 2026.
A new indicator on adult obesity prevalence will be added showing data for England, regions, and local authority geographies using data from the Active Lives Adult Survey. Data on prevalence of underweight, healthy weight, overweight, obesity, and severe obesity from...
Statistics from a variety of sources on obesity, physical activity and diet.
Data on obesity, physical activity and diet from a variety of sources
Data on obesity, physical activity and diet from a variety of sources.
The adult obesity slide pack presents the latest adult obesity data from the Health Survey for England. The child obesity slide packs present data for local authorities and regions using data published in the fingertips tool from the National Child...
The Obesity Profile will be updated with data from the 2023 to 2024 National Child Measurement Programme. The tool displays prevalence of obesity, severe obesity, overweight, healthy weight and underweight at local, regional and national level over time; for children...
Contains information on the number of Children and Young People with an Eating Disorder (CYP ED) who have accessed, or are waiting for NICE-approved treatment following a routine or urgent referral for a suspected eating disorder.
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