Eight out of 10 of middle-aged people in the UK weigh too much, drink too much or do not exercise enough, according to analysis from Public Health England (PHE).
The organisation says modern life is bad for our health and so has launched a campaign, One You, aimed at the 83% of 40 to 60-year-olds who are overweight or obese, exceed the chief medical officer’s alcohol guidelines or are physically inactive.
Prof Sir Muir Gray, a clinical adviser to One You, said: “The demands of modern day living are taking their toll on the health of the nation and it’s those in middle age that are suffering the consequences most, as their [ill-]health reaches worrying new levels.
“More than 15 million Britons are living with a long-term health condition, and busy lives and desk jobs make it difficult to live healthily. But just making a few small changes will have significant benefits to people’s health now and in later life.”
What’s your experience? Do you worry about your health and if so what have you tried to do about it? Do you think modern lifestyles are to blame or do you feel other things are at play? Will this campaign help? If you’ve cut down on alcohol then tell us how. Share your stories below.
