Varadkar rejects claims of lack of action on obesity

Childhood obesity has plateaued, says Varadkar, but adds we must treat obesity as seriously as tobacco

Health Minister Leo Varadkar has hit back at suggestions the Government is not doing enough to combat obesity, after research from the World Health Organisation predicted that Ireland would be the most obese country in Europe by 2030.

The WHO said 89% of men and 85% of women in Ireland will be classed as obese or overweight within the next 15 years.