Weighty issues

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The obesity has grown 400% in the last 25 years in the United Kingdom, and at current trend, soon will surpass smoking as a greatest cause of premature death; the above are the findings by House of Commons Select Committee on Health. The committee emphasizes the importance of the physical exercise; the lack of exercise leading to obesity is costing the economy about [pounds sterling]3.7 billion per year.

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A new role in tourism

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In January, Brigid Simmonds, chief executive of Business In Sport and Leisure (BISL), became the second chairman of the Tourism Alliance, taking over from the outgoing chairman Bob Cotton. She discusses the aims of the Tourism Alliance, the four key issues to tourism, and the plans she intends to achieve in her new role.

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Investing in public health

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The Wanless report's findings on smoking and excessive intake of salt are discussed. The approach to be adopted to solve these problems is also examined.

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