Obesity Among Children in England Soars During COVID-19 Lockdowns

Obesity Among Children in England Soars During COVID-19 Lockdowns
Pupils wearing masks arrive to attend Moor End Academy in Huddersfield, northern England, on Sept. 11, 2020. Oli Scarff/AFP via Getty Images
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Obesity rates in primary school children in England have seen significant increases during the COVID-19 lockdowns, according to newly released statistics.

The National Child Measurement Programme, which measures obesity prevalence among school-aged pupils in reception class and year 6, published its latest findings on Tuesday.