childhood obesity
Richmond and Bromley councils are addressing ongoing concerns about childhood obesity, while Barking and Dagenham reports declining rates.
Richmond's Health and Wellbeing Board identified childhood obesity, the condition of excessive body weight in children, as an ongoing concern during its strategy midpoint review in October 2026. Similarly, Bromley's Health and Wellbeing Board was scheduled to discuss updates on childhood obesity in September 2026, indicating continued monitoring of the issue.
In contrast, Barking and Dagenham saw a decline in childhood obesity rates for Reception-aged children in the 2024-25 academic year, outperforming the national average, according to figures from the National Child Measurement Programme in July 2026. No upcoming meetings are currently listed where this topic is on the agenda.
Key facts
- Richmond's Health and Wellbeing Board identified childhood obesity as an ongoing concern in October 2026. Source
- Childhood obesity rates declined in Barking and Dagenham for Reception and Year 6 children in 2024-25. Source
- Barking and Dagenham's rate for Reception-aged children is 0.6% lower than the national average. Source
- This is the first year Reception-aged pupils in Barking and Dagenham outperformed national figures. Source
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