The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) welcomed the Government's calls for all health charities, retailers, the health profession and community action groups to join in a national campaign to tackle obesity in the United Kingdom15-08-2008

Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, said:
"Obesity is this country's single biggest health issue and is threatening the health and wellbeing of the two thirds of adults, and a third of children, who are overweight or obese.
"600 000 nurses from across public and private healthcare, from community midwives to intensive care, have a part to play in educating the public about the dangers of obesity and ways in which they can adopt healthier lifestyles.
"If we are to have a long term impact on tackling obesity, it is essential the Government invest in specialists and school nurses who can put children on the right track at an early age.
"The RCN supports the Government's call for a national movement to address this epidemic. Obesity is everyone's business and we need a collaborative approach to address this growing issue of concern."
Royal College of Nursing (RCN) is the voice of nursing across the UK and is the largest professional union of nursing staff in the world. The RCN promotes the interest of nurses and patients on a wide range of issues and helps shape healthcare policy by working closely with the UK Government and other national and international institutions, trade unions, professional bodies and voluntary organisations.
Source: - Royal College of Nursing