According to measurements taken during an NHS survey in 2018, levels of obesity in year 6 children are higher across all parts of the North East than the national average. From Sunderland to Darlington, here's how each area in the North East ranks on child obesity.
5. Middlesbrough
23% of the year 6 children measured in Middlesbrough were classed as obese in the NHS survey. Photo: Shutterstock
6. Gateshead
449 children in Gateshead were classed as obese in the NHS survey, meaning a total of 22.9% of them fell into this category. Photo: Shutterstock
7. County Durham
Year 6 children again ranked above average for obesity rates in County Durham, with 22.8% of the children measured being classed as obese. Photo: Shutterstock
8. Redcar and Cleveland
Year 6 children in Redcar and Cleveland also fell significantly above the average obesity rates for other children their age in England, with 22.3% falling in the "obese" category. Photo: Shutterstock