Irish children eighth most overweight in Europe; 58th in world

A sugar tax was introduced in yesterday's budget to tackle Ireland's obesity epidemic.

Irish children eighth most overweight in Europe; 58th in world

Irish children are the eighth most overweight in Europe, and 58th in the world, according to a new study.

A sugar tax was introduced in yesterday's budget to tackle Ireland's obesity epidemic.

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