One child in every 25 in final year of primary school is acutely obese

Public Health England says overweight pupils are more likely to live in most deprived areas

One child in every class in the final year of primary school is severely obese on average, an all-time high, official figures show.

Public Health England (PHE) said that one in 25 (4.07%) of 10- to 11-year-olds in year six in 2016-17 were severely obese, meaning they are at risk of serious acute and chronic health problems.

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