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( WHO ) has even projected that diabetes will be the seventh leading cause of death by 2030 .
“ We provide general health and wellbeing advice so that people who are at risk of potentially getting diabetes or are developing conditions can take action to modify their lifestyles ,” says Patel . “ I think the biggest value for money long-term is taking this right down to school level . This would have to be done by governments , where we could definitely advise . Teaching children to lead a healthier lifestyle , where children will inform their parents , will become full circle .
“ Take for example , alcohol consumption in the United Kingdom . It has been stated that quarter of 18-25-year-olds are now teetotal . Obviously that ’ s not just due to education , but also financial pressures , et cetera , but that message is getting through and is enabling a healthier society for the future .”
Whilst education remains central in addressing the rise of lifestyle
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