The UK faces an obesity crisis, affecting over 26% of adults and straining the NHS. We believe GLP-1 medications can offer a cost-effective treatment, improving health and reducing obesity-related costs. We think urgent funding is needed to make this treatment more accessible.
Found: Obesity has a significant impact on physical and mental health, and as such, this has a large financial
Mentions:
1: David Evennett (Con - Bexleyheath and Crayford) Obesity places a heavy burden on the NHS. - Speech Link
2: Sarah Dyke (LD - Somerton and Frome) A University of Cambridge team analysed 30 years of Government obesity policies in England—14 obesity - Speech Link
3: Maggie Throup (Con - Erewash) We need similar, world-leading action to tackle obesity. - Speech Link
Mentions:
1: Lord Brooke of Alverthorpe (Lab - Life peer) Will children be part of the anti-obesity experiment that is taking place? - Speech Link
2: Lord Evans of Rainow (Con - Life peer) children, 22%, leave primary school living with obesity. - Speech Link
3: Lord Evans of Rainow (Con - Life peer) This is a complicated picture, as many factors contribute to obesity. - Speech Link
Written Evidence May. 22 2024
Inquiry: Food, Diet and ObesityFound: FDO0021 - Food, Diet and Obesity Obesity Action Scotland Written Evidence
Written Evidence May. 22 2024
Inquiry: Food, Diet and ObesityFound: FDO0058 - Food, Diet and Obesity Obesity Health Alliance Written Evidence
Written Evidence May. 23 2024
Inquiry: Food, Diet and ObesityFound: FDO0100 - Food, Diet and Obesity Obesity Specialist Group of the British Dietetic Association Written
Written Evidence May. 22 2024
Inquiry: Food, Diet and ObesityFound: FDO0036 - Food, Diet and Obesity Nesta Written Evidence
Written Evidence May. 23 2024
Inquiry: Food, Diet and ObesityFound: FDO0084 - Food, Diet and Obesity Oviva Written Evidence
Written Evidence May. 23 2024
Inquiry: Food, Diet and ObesityFound: FDO0094 - Food, Diet and Obesity CLOSER Written Evidence
Written Evidence May. 22 2024
Inquiry: Food, Diet and ObesityFound: FDO0061 - Food, Diet and Obesity Children's Alliance Written Evidence