Childhood obesity in Sefton is on the increase according to latest figures

Another resounding success of intervention.

CHILDHOOD obesity is still rising in Sefton despite action by the NHS and Sefton Council.

In Sefton 10.3% of reception children and 19.3% of Year 6 children are obese, revealed figures for 2009 to 2010.

The number of overweight youngsters increased in 2009 to 2010, according to results from the National Child Measurement Programme.

In the north west 9.9% of reception children and 19.3% of year six are obese. Nationally 9.8% of reception class youngsters and 18.7% of year six children fall into that category.

The figures for Sefton are up on last year, which recorded 9.7% of reception children and 17.8% of year six youngsters as having childhood obesity.

More than 5,300 Sefton children aged four to 10, including 93% in reception class and 96.6% in year six, were weighed and parents opted to take part in the programme.

Despite the scheme by NHS Sefton there was still a rise in the number of overweight children recorded.

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