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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ella Pickover

The big reason England is falling behind other European nations in life expectancy

Expanding waistlines are contributing to higher levels of heart disease - (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

England’s waistlines are expanding, leading to the country lagging behind other European nations in life expectancy, a study suggests.

Researchers are calling for urgent action to combat unhealthy lifestyles, citing poor diets and a lack of exercise as key factors.

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