Surgeon warns obesity has become the new ‘normal’ as rates above national average in Portsmouth

Paul Gorczynski

University of Portsmouth Ageing Network

Press/Media: Expert comment

Description

Obesity is becoming normalised - it has been revealed that obesity-related hospital admissions in Portsmouth, where it is a primary cause, are well above the national average.

Period	30 May 2019

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Media contributions

Title	Surgeon warns obesity has become the new ‘normal’ as rates above national average in Portsmouth
Degree of recognition	Local
Media name/outlet	The News
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United Kingdom
Date	30/05/19
Description	Article about the increasing obesity rates in Portsmouth, with quotes from Paul Gorczynski about how local and national government need to do more so individuals can tackle obesity
Producer/Author	Susannah Moody & Ben Fishwick
URL	https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/health/surgeon-warns-obesity-has-become-the-new-normal-as-rates-above-national-average-in-portsmouth-1-8944974
Persons	Paul Gorczynski