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Relying on weight-loss drugs to stop obesity would be ‘societal failure’


Speaking at the Medical Journalists’ Association annual lecture, Sir Chris said he was worried about obesity as there is an “optimal weight” for healthy living, with larger waistlines increasing the risk of cancers, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and infections.



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