According to an expert, nearly 900,000 Brits are too fat to
work.
The official number of people claiming sickness benefits due
to obesity is 160,000; however, the figure is more likely to be on the higher
side, estimating around 880,000.
Obesity, undoubtedly, is one of the most common health
conditions in UK. It potentially affects people’s ability to work or perform
daily activities.
A renowned rheumatologist has said that the UK Government
data of 160,000 obese people unable to work due to obesity is not accurate, and
that is because of the way applicants filled up the form. The true figure is
likely to be five times higher than the actual Government’s figure. Experts
found that more than 880,000 obese people are unable to work or perform daily
chores.
Those claiming the sickness benefits have put down only one
primary illness. This means numerous people with obesity who may list other
conditions associated with obesity – such as heart problems and type II
diabetes – were not included in the figures of those who cannot work due to
plumpness.
Experts think that if you consider obesity and
obesity-induced heart disease and diabetes, the figure goes somewhere near to
880,000.
Obese people on sickness benefits should be forced to seek
medical advice in order to get them back to work. They should be advised weight loss programme or slimming
classes.
Experts explain that those who claim benefits if they are
too sick to perform work can only put down a single primary illness.
Physicians should be careful while discussing obesity with
their patients. One cannot sit in front of the patient and use the word “fat”.
This could offend patients, which can make them feel embarrassed.
If you are embarrassed and feel you are too fat to work,
check with your GP physically or use an online doctor service – PharmaDoctor – to
know about the effective ways to managing obesity with weight loss pills,
exercise and diet.
Pharmacy
Outlet is an online pharmacy that offers MHRA approved healthcare products for
treating obesity.