Alongside indicator-by-indicator analysis, this edition offers snapshots and dashboard indicators that summarise the comparative performance of countries, and a special chapter on the main factors driving life expectancy gains.
A news report in the Pharmaceutical Journal noted that these data indicate nearly 27% of adults in the UK are obese, and in comparison to other 35 member countries, UK is the most obese country in Western Europe with only five other countries (Hungary, New Zealand, Australia, United States and Mexico), showing higher figures for obesity.