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GROWING HEALTH ISSUES IN THE UK – WHY WE NEED SPORT.

In the UK, a report in 2009 showed that around 27 per cent of children are now overweight suggesting the main problem is a continual reduction in the amount of exercise children perform.
[Source: BBC Report by Dr Orlena Kerek, Feb 2009]

Every week at least 12 apparently fit and unhealthy young people in the UK die from undiagnosed heart conditions.
[Source: Daily Mail, Sept 2010]

The introduction of after school activities, such as sport, provide help for working families, a safe place kids can go after school and also help to promote healthy living.
[Source: Lambeth Life, Oct 2010]

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