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These are the areas in the North East with the highest levels of childhood obesity- is yours on the list?

Childhood obesity is a growing problem across the UK.

According to measurements taken during an NHS survey in 2018, levels of obesity in year 6 children are higher across all parts of the North East than the national average. From Sunderland to Darlington, here's how each area in the North East ranks on child obesity.