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by truepoll 17 days ago, Society & Issues

Should Obesity Be Treated on the NHS?

Obese patients cost the NHS twice as much as those within a healthy weight range, according to research. Average of £1,375 spent annually on heavier patients as government faces scrutiny for policy failures.

Using the health records of 2.4 million adults in north-west London, researchers found spending increased for heavier patients, primarily for obesity-related conditions. Patients of a healthy weight cost the NHS an average of £638 annually, the study found.

If everyone were a healthy weight, the study suggested, the NHS would save nearly £14bn annually.

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  • East of England
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  • Yorkshire and the Humber
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