00:00New cases of obesity are rising fastest amongst younger adults, according to research published
00:06recently in the Lancet Medical Journal. The study found diagnoses increased most sharply
00:12for people in their 20s and 30s, compared with five years ago. Researchers say earlier
00:19obesity raises the risk of serious conditions, including diabetes, heart disease and some
00:25cancers. They suggest changes in food environments, the pandemic and cost of living pressures may
00:31all have contributed, although the study did not examine causes directly. The government
00:36says that it is taking action, including restrictions on junk food advertising and creating healthy
00:42food sales targets.
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