This is not just a UK problem, it is a Western problem - Europe, the U.S. and every country influenced by the American lifestyle. If you see a McDonald's nearby, you know there is trouble.
London GuardianApril 9, 2009
Obesity data collated by NHS shows high demand in many trusts for stomach surgery and gastric bypassesMany NHS trusts have seen spending on obesity increase more than seven-fold in just three years, data released today suggests.
High demand for stomach surgery for obese patients as well as the cost of specialist equipment – such as larger examination couches – means the costs to primary care trusts (PCTs) have shot up.
The new statistics come after official figures published in February revealed that weight-loss stomach surgery for obesity has risen 40% in a year.
The data, from the NHS information centre, showed there were 2,724 hospital admissions in 2007-08 for bariatric surgery, which includes stomach stapling and gastric bypasses.
Overall, hospital admissions for obesity also increased, reaching 5,018 in 2007-08, a 30% rise on 2006-07 and almost a seven-fold increase on 1996-97.
Today's data, obtained from 60 PCTs by GP newspaper under the Freedom of Information Act, showed 48% were now treating more patients for obesity than three years ago. link to complete article
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