00:00New cases of obesity are rising fastest among younger adults, according to a major study of NHS records in England.
00:07Researchers found diagnosis among people in their 20s and 30s have increased more sharply than in older age groups over
00:15the past five years,
00:17although obesity remains most common in middle age.
00:20Experts say the trend is concerning because obesity increases the risk of serious illnesses,
00:26including heart disease, diabetes and some cancers.
00:30Researchers point to factors including the widespread availability of unhealthy food, pressure on household budgets and lasting changes linked to
00:38the pandemic.
00:39The government says it is taking action in order to tackle obesity.
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