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Older, poorer men are most at risk of becoming obese according to a new study carried out across South Yorkshire by The University of Sheffield - and poorer people are more likely to use diet pills rather than exercising.
Researchers surveyed 26,000 people from 43 GP practices across South Yorkshire, and found those living in deprived areas were more than twice as likely to be obese than wealthier neighbours.
The survey found those living in the most deprived areas were the least likely people to exercise, eat healthily or reduce portion sizes - but the most likely to use weight loss medications such as pills, herbal remedies and appetite suppressants.
Slimming clubs were more popular in affluent areas, where people were also more likely to try healthy eating, exercise and cutting portion sizes.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/healt...risk-for-older-poorer-sheffield-men-1-6763640
Researchers surveyed 26,000 people from 43 GP practices across South Yorkshire, and found those living in deprived areas were more than twice as likely to be obese than wealthier neighbours.
The survey found those living in the most deprived areas were the least likely people to exercise, eat healthily or reduce portion sizes - but the most likely to use weight loss medications such as pills, herbal remedies and appetite suppressants.
Slimming clubs were more popular in affluent areas, where people were also more likely to try healthy eating, exercise and cutting portion sizes.
http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/healt...risk-for-older-poorer-sheffield-men-1-6763640