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Copeland in West Cumbria is the fattest local authority area in England, according to new government figures.
The borough has 75.9% of its population classed as overweight or obese, the Public Health England data show.
Overall, 63.8% of adults in England have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or over - a figure of between 18.5 and 24.9 is deemed healthy for an adult.
The fattest region is the North East, where 68% of people are overweight, followed by the West Midlands at 65.7%.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-26037619
Numbers quite shocking 😱
The borough has 75.9% of its population classed as overweight or obese, the Public Health England data show.
Overall, 63.8% of adults in England have a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or over - a figure of between 18.5 and 24.9 is deemed healthy for an adult.
The fattest region is the North East, where 68% of people are overweight, followed by the West Midlands at 65.7%.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-26037619
Numbers quite shocking 😱