Poll reveals the amount of Brits who would take weight-loss jabs for free on NHS (www.independent.co.uk)

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A surprise amount of Brits say they would take anti-obesity drugs if they were given to them for free on the NHS.

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist are a family of medications that help manage blood sugar in patients with type 2 diabetes, but have also been found to help obese people lose weight.

The drugs include Mounjaro, also known as tirzepatide, and semaglutide, which is sold under the brand names Wegovy, Ozempic and Rybelsus.

The survey of 1,078 adults, carried out by Ipsos, found 24% of people would use weight-loss jabs if they were provided for free by the health service.

When asked about their own body image, four in 10 told the survey they think they are overweight or obese.

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[-] mannycalavera@feddit.uk 10 points 4 days ago

I wonder how much it would cost to fund a nation wide programme of heavily subsidised gym usage. Bring the price right down to say £20 a month per user. Provide an allocation of personal trainers and physiotherapists. Create a vocational qualification if they don't exist. Expand the availability of gyms so that they are convenient.

Surely the long term health benefits (in addition to the benefits for your mental health) are going to be cheaper than jabbing yourself with drugs?

[-] drkt@scribe.disroot.org 2 points 4 days ago

but the gobmint isnt allowed to compete with the free market!!!!!!!!! its not fair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

or something

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