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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jane Kirby

Nearly a third of older primary school children in deprived areas are obese

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Almost one in three children in their final year of primary school in deprived areas of England are obese, according to new data.

An NHS Digital report shows 31.3 per cent of year 6 children (aged 10 and 11) in deprived areas are obese – more than double the 13.5 per cent in the least deprived areas.

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