British Kids Face Hip Replacements: Alarming Obesity Crisis Unveiled

Britain's NHS is performing hip replacements on kids as young as 10 due to severe obesity. Alarming new data reveals over 20% of young children are obese, prompting surgeries traditionally reserved for older adults. Knee replacements driven by obesity have surged 46%, with hip surgeries up 22%. Economic hardship reportedly drives families toward cheaper, unhealthy foods, exacerbating the crisis. NHS struggles to tackle this epidemic, sparking debate on societal and governmental roles in combating obesity. As surgeries soar, Britain faces a critical health and policy challenge.