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Local data · 2024/25
Adult obesity estimates across 296 English local authorities
Search every area, compare the England estimate and download confidence intervals. Includes a warning against crude league-table reporting.
Explore the analysis →Men’s health · HSE 2024Men’s weight and waist in England: five findings
Measured BMI, weight and waist-to-height findings from the Health Survey for England, with calculations and downloadable data.
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