Obesity statistics
28% of adults in England are obese and a further 36% are overweight. This briefing covers statistics on obesity among adults and children in the UK.

At 1.30pm on 9 May 2019 there will be a Westminster Hall debate on pre-eclampsia. The debate will be led by Patricia Gibson MP.
Debate on Pre-eclampsia (167 KB , PDF)
The debate may focus on issues concerning prioritising care for women at a higher risk of dying from the complications of pre-eclampsia, and on recent developments in detecting the condition at an earlier stage of pregnancy.
This debate pack provides background information on the topic of pre-eclampsia, including information on symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, general statistics, parliamentary material, press and further links.
Debate on Pre-eclampsia (167 KB , PDF)
28% of adults in England are obese and a further 36% are overweight. This briefing covers statistics on obesity among adults and children in the UK.
A Westminster Hall debate on HIV testing week is scheduled for Thursday 13 February 2025 at 1:30pm. The debate will be led by David Mundell MP.
A Westminster Hall debate on the prevention of cardiovascular disease is scheduled for Thursday 13 February 2025 at 3:00pm. The debate will be led by Jim Shannon MP.