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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rebecca Whittaker

Half of UK GPs are seeing children under seven with obesity

Almost half of GPs have seen children under seven years old who are obese, a survey of UK family doctors has revealed.

Four in five GPs surveyed by medical organisation MDDUS said they find it challenging to talk to children or their parents about obesity because conversations can make them feel ashamed, upset and angry.

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