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London has the worst record in England for children becoming obese during their primary school years, official figures reveal.

They show that 9.8% of children aged four to five, in Reception Year, in the capital were obese in 2024/25.

But in Year 6, when youngsters are aged ten to 11, this figure has jumped to 23.2%, nearly a quarter and a rise of 137%.

This increase is significantly higher than many other regions in England, with the next biggest rise being the West Midlands, of 118% from 11.4% to 24.8%, followed by the East of England, of 116% from 9.4% to 20.3%.

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