Tackling child obesity: first steps; report by the Comptroller and Auditor General
Language: English Series: House of Commons Papers (Session 2005-06) ; HC 801Publication details: London: TSO, 2006Description: 58pISBN: 0102937141Subject(s): Obesity | Children | Performance management | Diet | Physical activity | Health promotionDDC classification: 616.398 Summary: Obesity is a complex public health issue that already costs the NHS £1 billion a year, with further indirect costs to the UK economy of £2.3 - £2.6 billion. In 2004, reducing the level of childhood obesity became a Public Service Agreement target jointly owned by three Departments. This report, 'Tackling Child Obesity - First Steps (HC 801)', looks at how the delivery chain for this objective can be strengthened and at the barriers it has to overcome.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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| Book - Standard loan | Dundonald House Library | 616.398 NAT (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | F12267 |
Obesity is a complex public health issue that already costs the NHS £1 billion a year, with further indirect costs to the UK economy of £2.3 - £2.6 billion. In 2004, reducing the level of childhood obesity became a Public Service Agreement target jointly owned by three Departments. This report, 'Tackling Child Obesity - First Steps (HC 801)', looks at how the delivery chain for this objective can be strengthened and at the barriers it has to overcome.
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