Tier 3 and 4 Bariatric Services (Lancashire, South Cumbria and Merseyside CCGs)

Obesity is a major public health problem due to its association with serious chronic diseases such as Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidaemia which are major risk factors for CVD. Obesity is also associated with cancer, disability, liver disease, poor mental and psychological health, disability, reduced QOL and premature death. The obese state shortens life expectancy. The expected years of life lost is 13 years for men and 8 years for women, for men and women between 20-30 years of age with a BMI greater th...