Weight-loss drugs not the ‘holy grail’ for obesity crisis, says NHS England director
‘We cannot treat our way out of this’, says Stephen Powis, as doctors warn demand could overwhelm health serviceWeight-loss injections are not the “holy grail” of solving the obesity crisis, although they will play an important role in how the NHS treats the disease, the medical director of NHS England has said.Speaking at a conference hosted by the King’s Fund on Wednesday, Prof Stephen Powis said weight loss drugs were revolutionary and “a very welcome addition to the everyday treatment options we have available within the NHS to manage obesity”. Continue reading...
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‘We cannot treat our way out of this’, says Stephen Powis, as doctors warn demand could overwhelm health service
Weight-loss injections are not the “holy grail” of solving the obesity crisis, although they will play an important role in how the NHS treats the disease, the medical director of NHS England has said.
Speaking at a conference hosted by the King’s Fund on Wednesday, Prof Stephen Powis said weight loss drugs were revolutionary and “a very welcome addition to the everyday treatment options we have available within the NHS to manage obesity”. Continue reading...
