The cost-of-living crisis is feeding the paradox of obesity and food insecurities in the UK

Marta Lonnie, Alexandra Johnstone* (Corresponding Author), FIO Food team

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Abstract

The cost-of-living crisis, with increasing food and energy costs,1 will impact the obesity epidemic in the UK, producing more diet and health inequalities for those living with obesity. In September 2022, 40% of British consumers reported that they were worried about being able to afford to purchase food in the next month.2 In high-income countries, diet quality and health status are strongly correlated with socioeconomic status.3 In Scotland, obesity rates are 36% in areas in the highest quintile of deprivation (based on the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation) and 26% in areas in the lowest social deprivation quintile.4 With slight regional variations, around 2/3 of adults in the UK are living with overweight or obesity.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1461-1462
Number of pages2
JournalObesity
Volume31
Issue number6
Early online date5 Apr 2023
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jun 2023

Bibliographical note

Funding: Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC); BB/W018020/1 - FIO-FOOD, Food Insecurity in people living with Obesity - improving sustainable and healthier food choices in the retail FOOD environment.

Keywords

  • Food Insecurity
  • Obesity
  • Cost of living crisis
  • Retail

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