A quarter blame health on firms

One in seven people in the UK say they believe they have little or no responsibility for their own health with more than a quarter thinking food and drinks companies are to blame, according to a survey.

When asked who was responsible for their health and well-being, two in five (39pc) said their GP, while one in five (19pc) said the government and 28pc answered food and drinks companies.

But 14pc said they took little or no responsibility for their own health and well-being according to the YouGov poll.