Monday, January 11, 2016

Leader: We cannot ignore dangers of obesity

OBESITY kills. Too many Scottish families know this to be true.

Our national record on health leaves a great deal to be desired. Smoking, the consumption of foods heavy in sugar and starch, and the excessive indulgence in alcohol are just a few of the favourite pastimes of Scots that conspire to cut lives short.

There are some signs that public health messages on smoking are cutting through. The ban on smoking in public was a controversial step for the Scottish Government to take but it is now widely held up as an example of sensible ­legislation.

Laws on minimum pricing enjoy the support of politicians across many parties and demonstrate that ministers take seriously the damage caused by Scots’ unhealthy relationship with the bottle.

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