Triple threat of smoking, drinking and weight ‘puts a million in England at risk of early death’
Exclusive: Three risky behaviours can mean people dying 20 years earlier than they should, says senior doctor
One in 50 people aged 16 or older in England are at risk of an early death because they smoke, drink too much and are overweight, research has found.
This “triple threat” increases the risk of diseases such as cancer and diabetes and in some cases means people dying 20 years earlier than they should, a senior doctor has said.
12.7% of people in England (5.9 million) are overweight and drink more than 14 units but do not smoke.
5.5% (2.5 million) are overweight and smoke but drink less than 14 units.
1.4% (600,000) smoke and drink more than 14 units but have a normal weight.
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Exclusive: Three risky behaviours can mean people dying 20 years earlier than they should, says senior doctor
One in 50 people aged 16 or older in England are at risk of an early death because they smoke, drink too much and are overweight, research has found.
This “triple threat” increases the risk of diseases such as cancer and diabetes and in some cases means people dying 20 years earlier than they should, a senior doctor has said.
12.7% of people in England (5.9 million) are overweight and drink more than 14 units but do not smoke.
5.5% (2.5 million) are overweight and smoke but drink less than 14 units.
1.4% (600,000) smoke and drink more than 14 units but have a normal weight.
Continue reading...
By Denis Campbell Health policy editor
Triple threat of smoking, drinking and weight ‘puts a million in England at risk of early death’ to Continue reading...
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