Can a weight loss injection tackle the UK's £40bn obesity bill? Obesity expert Professor Paul Gately tells cathynewman that a weight loss drug which has been approved for NHS use could be ‘part of a jigsaw’ to overcoming the UK’s obesity problem.
Rishi Sunak, who has announced a £40 million pilot scheme to improve access to weight management services, said the injections could be a “game-changer”.But experts warn these so-called “skinny jabs”, which are used widely in the US, and by many celebrities, aren’t a quick fix.
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