We're fat, lazy and drink too much

WE are fatter, lazier, drink more heavily and take more drugs than four years ago — but we feel better than ever.

The second part of the National Health and Lifestyle Survey was published yesterday and the results show a worrying rise in obesity, inactivity and binge drinking, although the number of smokers has dropped.

Surprisingly, 55% of people have a rosy view of their own health, rating it excellent or very good, a rise of 6% since the first survey in 1998.