Men to top the Obesity stakes by 2010. Obese girls to overtake boys by 2010
The levels of obesity in England will rise if current trends continue and no action is taken. For instance, girls will become more obese than boys, with nearly 1 in 5 girls aged 2-10 expected to be obese in 2010.
Read more: Press release, Dept of Health (UK), 25 Aug 2006
Forecasting Obesity to 2010
This new report from the Dept of Health forecasts what the levels of obesity in England may be in 2010 if current trends in obesity prevalence continue unchanged.
Read the report: Department of Health Website, 25 Aug 2006