June 30, 2015

 

In a recent attempt to clampdown on the obesity crisis in the UK, the British Medical Association has proposed that a 20 percent tax on sugary drinks should be introduced.

 

This move aims at scaring off consumers from drinks that contain high sugar contents and calories that are damaging to the health.

 

Figures documented by Public Health England show that “the proportion of adults who were categorised as obese increased from 13.2% of men in 1993 to 26% in 2013 and from 16.4% of women in 1993 to 23.8% in 2013”.

 

From these figures, we can deduce that there are more obese men than women. Also, the percentage is on the increase despite measures that have been introduced to slow down the rampage.

 

Here in Brighton, a total of 31821 people were diagnosed with obesity by the Royal Sussex County Hospital and the Royal Alexandra Children's Hospital between June 2014 and now. See more data.

 

Brighton FoodStyle was out to hear the views of the general public about this proposal. Listen: