Scotland’s obesity epidemic is costing the country around £450 million a year, according to a new Government study that predicts the bill could soar to £3 billion by 2030 if there is no change in the nation’s attitude to food and exercise. 01-03-2010

The figures are contained in a report published recently which concludes Scotland is sitting on an “obesity time bomb”, with some 3,400 people currently dying each year from its effects.  Obesity among very young children is seen as a particular concern.  With thanks to heraldscotland.com.  To read the full story go to:
http://www.heraldscotland.com/news/health/cost-of-obesity-could-reach-3bn-a-year-and-hurt-economic-growth-1.1008165