Special bedding used by NHS to 'respond to obesity'
Published: 08 October 2009
The UK's obesity problem is increasing and putting strain on more than just NHS finances - it's also putting a strain on their bedding too, with special beds being brought in by the service.
The NHS is struggling to cope with the obesity crisis in a number of ways, according to a new report.A series of investigations by the Daily Mail found that by 2050, the NHS may have to spend up to £10 billion on people who are overweight, a significant rise when compared to the last measurement of £4.2 billion in 2007.
Bedding has been changed hugely since the increase, as regular beds can only hold up to 25 stone of weight, meaning specialist items are being brought in to deal with the situation.
Furthermore, the newspaper found that 23 per cent of all drug expenditure for the NHS is used to treat issues for bigger individuals, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease.
This week, the Simpsons were selected as the faces of an anti-obesity campaign by the Department of Health and its initiative Change4Life.
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