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Weight loss surgery: Up to two million could benefit
Up to two million people in England could be eligible for weight loss surgery, experts say.
Bariatric surgery, such as the fitting of gastric bands, can cut the risk of death from obesity-related problems such as heart disease and diabetes.
Although it has been growing in popularity, only 8,000 people a year are currently receiving the treatment.
Researchers from Imperial College London believe more than 5% of the adult population would qualify for it.
However, they acknowledge that if it were carried out in such huge numbers it would have significant financial implications for the NHS.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-25766253