What are synthetic drugs?
New, synthetic versions of harmful drugs, including synthetic opioids and synthetic cannabinoids, are increasingly found in UK’s illegal drug markets.
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Obesity (174 KB , PDF)
This note sets out the definition and causes of obesity, the health problems caused by obesity, recent government policy on the issue and related statistics.
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Obesity (174 KB , PDF)
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