@nickcapo__
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Oh look, a government minister finally admitting what we’ve all known for not only the year of COVID, but for the entire decade since obesity DOUBLED In this country.
OBESITY
50% higher risk of catching COVID
50% higher risk of critical illness / death from COVID
50% of all hospitalised COVID patients are obese
Obesity cost to NHS 9 BILLION, obesity cost to wider society 30 BILLION.
711,000 hospital admissions where obesity was a factor
40,000 death direct link to obesity, 170,000 from heart disease.
68% of the country overweight
Average number of life years saved for each hospitalised COVID patient – 2-4 years.
600,000 cancer referrals missed
30 MILLION GP visits lost
Suicides 20 year high
National depression rate DOUBLED in 9 months
Over 1 MILLION businesses lost
150 MILLION children pushed into extreme poverty worldwide
Child abuse up 1500%
Child mental health referrals sky high
Meanwhile – children trapped at home, health outlets illegal to use, fast food remains open and 50% discount
OBESITY KILLS – CAN YOU HEAR ME YET @bbcnews @skynews @dailymail @telegraph @itvnews @rtuknews @dailymirror @thetimes @metro.co.uk