Issue

Child obesity

2 stories · 1 council

The condition of being significantly overweight in children. The condition of having excessive body fat in children. The condition of being excessively overweight in children, specifically Year 6 pupils in Barking and Dagenham. The condition of having excess body fat in children. The condition of excessive body fat in children, posing health risks.

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  1. Child Obesity Rates Decline for Reception Year in Barking and Dagenham, Outperforming National Average Child obesity rates among Reception-aged children in Barking and Dagenham have seen a decrease, according to the latest National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) data for... Barking and Dagenham 19 March 2026
  2. Year 6 Child Obesity Rates Remain High in Barking and Dagenham Despite Slight Decrease Rates of obesity among Year 6 children in Barking and Dagenham remain a significant concern, with 42.8% of pupils classified as above a healthy weight, according to the latest... Barking and Dagenham 19 March 2026