Submitted on Friday 3rd April 2026
Rejected on Friday 1st May 2026
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Recognise Obesity as a Disease
Recognise obesity as a chronic disease (which would be in line with the World Health Organisation) and introduce stronger measures including improved NHS treatment access, early intervention and policies to make healthy food more affordable and limit unhealthy food marketing.
Obesity rates in England are rising rapidly. In 2024, about 30% of adults were living with obesity and 66% were overweight or obese, according to the 2024 Health Survey for England. This increases the risk of type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer and will place increasing and potentially unsustainable pressure on the NHS, if action is not taken.
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petition.parliament.uk/petitions/753657
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