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BackLifts 'no longer big enough' for UK's larger citizens, researchers warn

Lifts 'no longer big enough' for UK's larger citizens, researchers warn

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Guardian UK5/12/2026Health3 min readUnited Kingdom

Lifts 'no longer big enough' for UK's larger citizens, researchers warn

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Researchers find lifts in UK and Europe have not kept up with increasing obesity levels, raising concerns about safety and equity

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Lifts are no longer big enough to fit the UK’s larger citizens, according to researchers. A study of maximum capacity in elevators in the UK and mainland Europe found lifts have not kept up with increasing obesity levels, raising concerns about safety and equity. ...

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