Most deprived areas have highest obesity rates

People who live in the most deprived areas of the UK have significantly higher levels of obesity - at 37.4% compared to the 26.5% average for England. Meanwhile just 1 in 5 people in the least deprived decile are obese.

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Obesity prevalence in adults by LSOA11 deprivation deciles (1 = most deprived 10%, 10 = least deprived 10%).

Chart: Alicja HagopianSource: Department of Health & Social Care