Men and a healthier weight

Jamie BlackshawTeam Leader - Obesity and Healthy Weight

Monday 9 May 2016

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Men and a healthier weight – why Almost 7 out of 10 men are overweight or obese (66.4%)

Underweight1.6%

Healthy weight32.0%

Overweight41.5%

Obese24.9%

Men

Compared with a non-obese man, an obese man is:

• 5x more likely to develop type II

diabetes

• 2x as likely to suffer hypertension

and 3x colorectal cancer

Global burden of disease – risk factors for men

Men’s Health Forum

Evidence into action

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Evidence Engage the population

‘An increase in the proportion of children leaving primary school with a healthy weight, accompanied by a reduction in levels of excess weight in adults.’

Men’s Health Forum

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How does it fit?