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<p>We published the second chapter of our world-leading childhood obesity plan in
June 2018. This builds on the real progress we have made since the publication of
chapter one in 2016, particularly in reformulation of the products our children eat
and drink most. Chapter two sets a bold ambition to halve childhood obesity by 2030
and significantly reduce the gap in obesity between children from the most and least
deprived areas by 2030. We have reiterated this ambition in our vision document ‘Prevention
is better than cure’ published in November 2018.</p><p> </p><p>Many of the key measures
in both chapters of our childhood obesity plan will have an impact on tackling obesity
across all age groups. These include the soft drinks industry levy, sugar reduction
and wider calorie reformulation programme, restricting promotions and calorie labelling
in restaurants which will improve our eating habits and reduce the amount of sugar
we consume.</p><p> </p><p>‘Healthier You: The NHS Diabetes Prevention Programme’ started
in 2016 and has reported that 280,763 individuals at risk of developing type 2 have
been referred into the service and 123,249 individuals have now had an initial assessment.
In 2018/19 the Programme achieved full national roll out, with services now available
to people in every sustainability and transformation partnership in England, making
England the first country in the world to achieve full geographical coverage.</p><p>
</p><p>It was recently announced that NHS England intends to double the capacity of
Programme to up to 200,000 people per annum by 2023/24. NHS England is incorporating
the ability to deliver digital prevention services alongside face to face services
to expand the range of options for supporting people at risk of developing type 2
diabetes.</p>
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