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Tagged: obesity
Throat and liver cancer
Statistics published by the World Cancer Research Fund and the British Liver Trust show that Britain has the highest rates of throat cancer in Europe and that liver cancer deaths have risen by more than 70 per cent. In response, … Read more → – Throat and liver cancer
Government calls time on obesity
A bid to slash five billion calories off the nation’s daily diet was set out as part of the Government’s ambitious new plan to tackle obesity by the Department of Health today. The obesity Call to Action announces a new … Read more → – Government calls time on obesity
Published: October 13, 2011
In Press releases
Tagged Andrew Lansley, Change4Life, Chief Medical Officer, obesity, Responsibility Deal
UK minister calls for tough international action on obesity, smoking and cancer
In a speech at the United Nations, Health Secretary Andrew Lansley has called for governments across the world to work collectively to tackle the rising tide of lifestyle-related diseases. Addressing members of the United Nations General Assembly, who had convened … Read more → – UK minister calls for tough international action on obesity, smoking and cancer
Published: September 20, 2011
In Press releases
Tagged alcohol, Andrew Lansley, cancer, obesity, smoking
Lancet publishes series of obesity articles
The Lancet has published a series of articles on obesity which suggest that 40 per cent of adults could be obese by 2030 if current trends continue. In response, Health Minister Anne Milton said: “We will be saying more about … Read more → – Lancet publishes series of obesity articles
Published: August 26, 2011
In Statements
Tagged Anne Milton, Change4Life, obesity, Responsibility Deal
