The increasing cost of obesity

So the NHS are having to invest in super-sized beds, super-strong operating tables and lifting equipment to cope with an ever increasing size of patient. We have known for years that the cost of obesity to the NHS is astronomical and unless we turn the trend of the nation becoming fatter, potentially, obesity will break the NHS bank! It is no surprise then that the latest report from the government is highlighting this point in another attempt to encourage us to take action to change our lifestyles and become slimmer and fitter.

We are very fortunate in the UK that if we become ill a doctor will see us and a hospital will admit us for treatment if necessary, free of charge, in an attempt to make us better. But there are so many illnesses - heart disease, stroke, Type 2 diabetes, some cancers as well as painful joint problems - that could be prevented, or at least greatly reduce the risk of developing, if only we were to feed ourselves healthily, reduce our weight to a healthy level and do more physical activity as part of our lifestyle.

Interestingly, research has proven that if we reduce our weight by just 10% we can significantly reduce the risk of all of these conditions. Why not visit http://www.obesityawareness.co.uk/ to check out your health/weight rating.

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