2007/06/21

Obesity Quiz

Question 1

According to a recent report, by how much is obesity estimated to shorten lifespan?

15 years
9 years
None


Question 2

If obesity continues to rise at current rates, what percentage of people will be obese by 2010?

15%
20%
25%


Answer!!

Question 1

Obesity can shorten your life by 9 years. 18 million days of work are lost through sickness due to obesity, and it costs the NHS £500 million a year.

Question2
25% of people will be obese by 2010. It is estimated that obesity will cost the economy over £3.5 billion a year in time off work due to illness.

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