Those aware understand that obesity is the second leading cause of cancer and costs the NHS £6.5 billion annually, with projections exceeding £11 billion.
For every degree the temperature falls below 5°C, England experiences an estimated increase of around 10,000 additional hospital admissions. This rise is often linked to cold-related illnesses such as respiratory and cardiovascular conditions, which tend to worsen as temperatures drop, particularly affecting vulnerable populations like the elderly.