Poor diet is the leading cause of death and illness ahead of smoking, says a new study.
According to experts at Public Health England, poor diet accounts for 10.8 percent of total diseases and is a bigger killer than smoking. Tobacco is responsible for 10.7 percent of total illness.
Professor John Newton, of Public Health England, said, "This is a wake-up call for those providing health services. The findings show the huge opportunity for preventive public health."
Although there have ...
Poor diet is the leading cause of death and illness ahead of smoking, says a new study.
According to experts at Public Health England, poor diet accounts for 10.8 percent of total diseases and is a bigger killer than smoking. Tobacco is responsible for 10.7 percent of total illness.
Professor John Newton, of Public Health England, said, "This is a wake-up call for those providing health services. The findings show the huge opportunity for preventive public health."
Although there have ...