In some matters it’s not so good to come out on top, and that’s definitely the case regarding obesity ratings in Southside. Statewide, federal data shows about one in seven students are obese and by the 12th grade, 17.4% of the student population are overweight. The County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a program of the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, show 39% of adults in Henry County are obese and Patrick County is at 33%. And logic would dictate […]
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The path to a nanny state is paved with good intentions. According to local reports, the council in “the most obese area in Lancashire” is planning to place restrictions on takeaway food to control the health menace. While this isn’t a standalone measure — there is also talk of encouraging exercise and addressing mental health issues — it is of a piece with the notion that health and well-being stem primarily from the decisions individuals take — smokers get cancer, […]
