Irish Examiner view: Junk food giants and the fight against obesity

A study has found that 85% of people support a ban on unhealthy food and drink brands’ ads embedded within games and apps used by children under 16 

UK prime minister Boris Johnson has promised to introduce a ban on online junk food advertising aimed at children.

There are few events as persuasive as a brush with mortality. A minor, dip-in-the-sea boating accident can make someone champion, and a persistent nag, for lifebelts. 

A teenager’s car crash can turn that person into a careful, considerate driver; getting your fingers burnt is still one of the very best lessons anyone can experience.