This document discusses obesity, its increasing prevalence, and impact on the NHS in Scotland. It defines obesity and notes that rising obesity is due to factors like increased access to unhealthy foods, larger portions, and more sedentary lifestyles. Obesity puts strain on the NHS through increased risk of chronic diseases and costs the NHS an estimated £600 million per year, which is spent on treatments like medications, GP consultations, and hospital care. The Scottish government is taking steps to tackle obesity through initiatives like restricting advertising, encouraging physical activity, and considering a "sugar tax".

1. And the cost to the NHS
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2. What is obesity?
Why is it on the increase?
Impact on the NHS
Conclusion
Any questions
References
Contents

3. “The state of being grossly fat or overweight”
- Oxford English Dictionary
 Fat / Overweight
 Do not exercise
 Unhealthy food choices
How do we define obesity?

4. Body Mass Index
(BMI) Calculator
An individual is
plotted on this
chart using their
height and
weight to
determine what
weight category
they fall into

5. Can lead to serious chronic conditions such as diabetes,
hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
(COPD), heart disease, heart attack etc.
Puts a massive strain on health services
Wider economic pressure
Ultimately reduces quality of life
Consequences of being obese

6. Two major lifestyle factors associated with growth of obesity
Physical
Inactivity
Poor
Diet
Why are cases of obesity rising?

7. “Societal changes and certain technological developments
have created an environment that makes it hard for people to
maintain a healthy weight” -www.scot.gov.uk

8. Increased availability of fast
foods/sugary drinks
Larger portion sizes
Culture of skipping
breakfast
More sedentary pastimes
More sedentary jobs
Longer working hours
More affordable car travel
Women have gone to work
Eat at different times
Rarely sit around the table
to eat together
Family units broken up
Childhood freedom reduced
We now live in a society that is termed an
‘obesogenic environment’ with issues such as:

9. Obesity is the catalyst
Multiple departments across the NHS involved in treating 1
person with obesity for example
Obesity Diabetes
Eyesight
Circulation
Kidney Failure
Heart Conditions
Impact of obesity on NHS services

10. Obesity
£600
million
Police Force
£973
million
Fire Service
£259
million
How much does obesity cost NHS Scotland?

11. What is that £600 million spent on?
10% on GP consultations
30% on hospital care
60% on medication
How much does obesity cost NHS Scotland?

12. What are the Scottish Government doing to tackle the obesity
crisis?
Regulation to rebalance promotions in favour of healthier
food/drink
Regulate portion sizes when eating out
Considering introducing a ‘Sugar Tax’
To establish life long healthy habits in children
Restricting advertising
Encouraging people to get active
Conclusion

13. References
• http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Statistics/Browse/Health/TrendObesity
• http://www.audit-Scotland.gov.uk
• http://www.gov.scot/Publications/2010/02/17140721/8
• http://www.scotpho.org.uk/clinical-risk-factors/obesity/policy-
context
• http://www.obesityactionscotland.org/news-and-events/45-tackling-
obesity-is-top-priority-let-s-do-this