England: Hospital admissions due to obesity doubles in four years

Obesity-related issues continue to climb in England, and hospital admissions due to the condition have doubled in only four years. Many of these admissions were for weight-loss treatment, hip problems and heart attacks:
BBC News: Obesity-related hospital admissions ‘double in four years’
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