Event Brief
British children growing taller as childhood obesity rises
Filed: May 11, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Summary: Researchers say rising childhood obesity in Great Britain is linked to increased average height, especially since the pandemic.
WHO: Researchers
WHAT: Study links increased childhood obesity to taller average height in Great Britain
WHEN: May 11, 2026 at 1:01 AM ET
WHERE: Great Britain
WHY: Researchers link the height trend to rising childhood obesity.
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