Childhood obesity
Councils are discussing updates on childhood obesity, with Barking and Dagenham reporting declining rates for Reception-aged children.
Bromley's Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss updates on childhood obesity in September 2026. This follows a report in July 2026 that Barking and Dagenham saw a continued decline in childhood obesity rates for Reception-aged children in the 2024-25 academic year. The borough's rate for these youngest pupils was 0.6% lower than the national average, marking the first time they outperformed national figures.
Childhood obesity, the condition of excess body weight in children, is a public health concern. Hillingdon's Health and Wellbeing Board discussed updates on the issue in December 2025, alongside their Integrated Health and Wellbeing Performance Report and draft Joint Health and Wellbeing Strategy.
Key facts
- Childhood obesity rates declined in Barking and Dagenham for Reception and Year 6 children. Source
- For Reception-aged children, Barking and Dagenham's rate was 0.6% lower than the national average in 2024-25. Source
- This marked the first year Barking and Dagenham's youngest pupils outperformed national figures. Source
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