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Explore the impact of obesity on health risks in older adults and the importance of public health strategies in preventing associated conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease.
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South Norfolk CCGProfile Dr. Shamsher Diu Consultant in Public Health Medicine 20th November 2013
Obesity Public Health England 2013 Health Profiles
Obesity Public Health England 2013 Health Profiles
Obesity substantially contributes to the risks of: • Hypertension • Ischaemic heart disease • Cardiovascular mortality • Obstructive sleep apnoea, • Ventilatory failure • Asthma As well as more recently recognised associations with several cancers, Alzheimer’s disease and renal failure.
Overview - Health and Wellbeing • What part do these play? • Voluntary sector • Schools & Parents • Primary Care • CCGs • Acute hospitals • Mental health services • County & District councils • Government policy • Public Health