The Government has announced a new strategy to tackle obesity in England.

But can Boris Johnson solve Britain’s greatest health crisis?

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“The sugar tax has not had a massive impact to tackle obesity”

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The soft drink industry levy has led to an estimated 29% fall in the sugar content of included drinks
“Children from the most deprived areas are twice as likely to have obesity”

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Living in poverty and more stressful conditions often result in people acting in ways to help them cope in the short term
"A BMI of 35 to 40 increases the risk of dying from #Covid19 by 40%"

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Researchers say excess fat can affect the respiratory system and is likely to affect inflammatory and immune function
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