Written question asked by David Evennett (Conservative) on Wednesday, 10 January 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 January 2024. It was answered by Andrea Leadsom (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 January 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Obesity: Health Services
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how much the NHS has spent on treating obesity-related diseases in each of the last five years.
- Answer
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It was estimated that in 2021 obesity related ill-health cost the National Health Service £6.5 billion annually.
The NHS is committed to improving obesity care and other major causes of ill health through a preventive approach as outlined in the NHS’s Long Term Plan. It continues to offer support to the population, enabling them to take greater control of their own health and stay healthy for longer.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 8928
- Session
- 2023-24
- Subjects
- Health services Expenditure Obesity
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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- 2024-01-18 18:38:17 +0000
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