The Investigation

The Truth about Obesity

Thursday 22 November 2007 20:00-20:30 (Radio 4 FM)

Simon Cox searches for the facts about the obesity epidemic. According to the government, the problem is now a crisis. Experts say that four fifths of men will be overweight in 15 years and that obesity can reduce life expectation by 13 years. But can we believe these figures? Is there really an obesity time bomb in Britain?

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