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Narrated by James Marriott
There were a few too many cocktails and unnecessary desserts, but that’s the summer holidays for you. Now it’s back to work and back on the treadmill. A few pounds heavier, September tends to be when we reprioritise our health – but why just our own?
Business leaders need to help shape a healthier nation, encouraging people to adopt better habits, make more informed decisions and look after themselves better. There’s a moral and financial imperative for doing so.
When I was born, the average life expectancy in Britain was 72, the 10th- highest in the world. It’s now 82 but we’re ranked 29th, with about six million people of working age out of the jobs market due to health issues.