It welcomed the government’s call for all health charities, retailers, the health profession and community action groups to join in a campaign to tackle obesity.
Dr Peter Carter, the RCN’s chief executive and general secretary, said: ‘600,000 nurses from across public and private healthcare, from community midwives to intensive care, have a part to play in educating the public about the dangers of obesity and ways in which they can adopt healthier lifestyles.
‘If we are to have a long-term impact on tackling obesity, it is essential the government invest in specialists and school nurses who can put children on the right track at an early age.’
neil.durham@haymarket.com
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