Obesity has now overtaken alcohol as the number one cause of liver disease.In some cases the damage is so severe it means patients require a liver transplant.Doctors at King’s College Hospital in south London, one of the UK’s leading liver transplant centres, say the rise in obesity means the problem will get even worse in years to come.

We need to stop abusing our bodies and look after ourselves more selfishly. We are sending ourselves to a very early and painful grave. Parents, protect your children from this life leeching disease. No child should be allowed to get obese. It is abusive and has a lasting negative effect on self esteem.