“Great scandal” of childhood obesity to be NHS priority
Hunt described childhood obesity as a “great scandal” and said a national strategy needed to be put in place. He added that “having one in five children at primary school clinically obese is something that we cannot say we accept”.
As a part of the speech, Hunt also stated his intention to continue with his priorities before the election, which includes improvements to cancer care, dementia and hospital safety.
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