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Tag Archives: Severe Obesity
More on the Obesity Risk Factor (BBC News / McKinsey Global Institute / Journal of Public Health / Lancet / PLoS Medicine)
Summary A report from the McKinsey Global Institute states that the worldwide cost of obesity is equal to that of smoking or armed conflict. It is estimated to cost £1.3 trillion, or 2.8% of world GDP. Obesity probably costs the … Continue reading →
Posted in Acute Hospitals, BBC News, Commissioning, Community Care, For Carers (mostly), For Doctors (mostly), For Nurses and Therapists (mostly), For Researchers (mostly), In the News, Integrated Care, International, Quick Insights, Statistics, UK, Universal Interest
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Background Information on the Obesity Risk Factor (BBC News / NHS England / International Journal of Obesity / JAMA / British Journal of General Practice)
Summary Obesity is a significant public health issue for people of all age groups, and is recognised as an increasing problem for the NHS. Obesity is estimated to cost the NHS £9bn a year. Roughly one quarter of adults are obese; … Continue reading →
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