No improvement in number of people overweight
We need a cultural shift if we want to combat obesity, according to the director of public health.
Appearing on the final episode of Manx Radio's 'What Matters Most?' programme, Dr Henrietta Ewart discussed the top avoidable ill-health contributors.
On top is smoking, however, in close second is obesity.
Dr Ewart says smoking rates on the Island have improved, however the same can't be said for obesity:
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