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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Jane Dalton

The three lifestyle factors putting a million UK adults at risk of dying early

About a million people in England are putting themselves at risk of dying early because they are overweight and combine drinking too much and smoking, research has found.

The “triple threat” disproportionately raises their risk of diseases including cancer, heart disease, stroke, Type-2 diabetes, liver disease and mental health conditions, experts warn.

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