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A new campaign aimed at tackling Northern Ireland's growing weight problem is to be launched by the Public Health Agency (PHA) on Thursday.
The PHA said more than half of all adults in Northern Ireland (61%) are now overweight or obese.
It said obesity increases the risk of developing serious diseases and reduces life expectancy by up to nine years.
The chief medical officer said it was "one biggest public health challenges" currently facing Northern Ireland.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-20893412
The PHA said more than half of all adults in Northern Ireland (61%) are now overweight or obese.
It said obesity increases the risk of developing serious diseases and reduces life expectancy by up to nine years.
The chief medical officer said it was "one biggest public health challenges" currently facing Northern Ireland.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-20893412