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British children are growing taller due to obesity: How widespread is obesity across Europe?

Average height is on the rise in Great Britain, a trend that accelerated sharply during the pandemic. Researchers link this increase to rising childhood obesity. The UK has the highest obesity rate among Europe's largest economies.

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British children are growing taller due to obesity: How widespread is obesity across Europe?
Source: Euronews
Average height is on the rise in Great Britain, a trend that accelerated sharply during the pandemic. Researchers link this increase to rising childhood obesity. The UK has the highest obesity rate among Europe's largest economies.

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