Requiring bariatric surgery would be unethical
The only treatment for obesity that has been proven to be successful for substantial long-term weight loss and improved quality of life in a high proportion of people is bariatric surgery; however, requiring people to undergo a major surgical procedure as a condition of receiving benefits seems far from ethical.
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Tackling obesity in the UK »Tackling obesity in the UK
Tackling obesity »Tackling obesity
Develop a coherent fiscal, regulatory and governance framework »Develop a coherent fiscal, regulatory and governance framework
Use taxation and subsidies to encourage healthier food choices »Use taxation and subsidies to encourage healthier food choices
Withdraw sickness benefit from claimants who refuse obesity treatment »Withdraw sickness benefit from claimants who refuse obesity treatment
Requiring bariatric surgery would be unethical
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