Key points from article :
Britain is the most obese nation in Western Europe, with rates rising faster than any other developed nation.
The UK's comparatively high adolescent drunkenness rate is also a key concern.
British obesity rates have grown to 27% of people with a body mass index (BMI) above 30. The OECD average is 19%.
Obesity means higher risk of chronic illnesses, particularly hypertension, cholesterol, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases.
