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Obesity Cases Rising Fastest in Young Adults

Published Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · Updated June 25

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A new study has found that obesity cases are increasing most rapidly among young adults in England, particularly those aged 30 to 39. Experts link this trend to various factors, including unhealthy food environments, the impact of the pandemic, and the ongoing cost of living crisis.

What We Know — Key Points

  • Among those aged 30 to 39 in England, new obesity cases rose from 20.3 per 1,000 people in 2019-20 to 24.1 in 2024-25.
  • Experts attribute the rising obesity trend in young adults to factors including unhealthy food environments, the pandemic, and the cost of living crisis.

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Study Findings & Contributing Factors
  • BBC News

    BBC News reported on a new study indicating that new obesity cases are rising fastest among young adults in England, specifically those in their 30s, with a nearly 20% increase between 2019-20 and 2024-25. Experts suggest factors like unhealthy food environments, the pandemic, and the cost of living crisis are contributing to this trend.

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