A member of the Island's Public Health Directorate says he fully backs calls in Britain for more to be done to combat obesity.
Consultant Dr Paul Emerson says the issue will soon overtake smoking as the biggest challenge to public health.
The chairman of the National Obesity Forum in Britain is demanding the introduction of hard-hitting campaigns to try and tackle the ever-worsening problem.
Dr Emerson says it's time for some harsh truths:
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Hospital bed occupancy exceeds 90% in multiple years as pressure builds at Noble's
Figures highlight sustained high occupancy across adult acute wards, and a recent rise in patients waiting in ED for beds
Interim report into death on Manx registered bulk carrier
Bosun fell overboard on World Prize in Sweden
Police respond to social media concerns about 'suspicious' man
Constabulary says one report was received in February and urges the public to report any suspicious activity at the time it occurs
Douglas City Council proposes city centre initiatives including sculpture and markets
Funding bid submitted for projects aimed at boosting footfall and supporting local businesses
Cash boost for psycho-oncology service
Mind Matter given £55,000 by IOMACA
