Decision details

Cabinet considered the annual report of the Director of Public Health 2019-20,

“Tackling environmental factors is vital to address obesity in Hampshire”.

The Director of Public Health introduced the report, highlighting the seriousness of obesity as a public health issue in Hampshire. His report set out how tackling this should move from an individual to a community approach.

Recognising that obesity could reduce life expectancy by 9 years, Members noted a number of initiatives to encourage healthier lifestyles, particularly in children, including the provision of green spaces for exercise and control over the location of takeaways.

The recommendations set out in the report were considered and agreed. A

decision record is attached to these minutes.