UK’s obesity and overweight epidemic costs £126bn a year, study suggests
Exclusive: Experts say higher figure than past estimates should be wake-up call for ministers to tackle obesity
The cost of the UK’s epidemic of overweight and obesity has soared to £126bn a year, far higher than previous estimates, according to a study.
The bill includes the costs of NHS care (£12.6bn), the years people spend in poor health because of their weight (£71.4bn) and the damage to the economy (£31bn).
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By Denis Campbell Health policy editor
UK’s obesity and overweight epidemic costs £126bn a year, study suggests to Continue reading...
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Exclusive: Experts say higher figure than past estimates should be wake-up call for ministers to tackle obesity
The cost of the UK’s epidemic of overweight and obesity has soared to £126bn a year, far higher than previous estimates, according to a study.
The bill includes the costs of NHS care (£12.6bn), the years people spend in poor health because of their weight (£71.4bn) and the damage to the economy (£31bn).
Continue reading...
By Denis Campbell Health policy editor
UK’s obesity and overweight epidemic costs £126bn a year, study suggests to Continue reading...
NHS Forums - For NHS Staff | Patient Forums
