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Obese Kiwis

Obese Kiwis

VHospitals struggle to cope with obese Kiwis

A 300-kilogram man who needed the help of six firefighters to get out of an ambulance has highlighted concerns about the effect of obesity on hospital services.
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Kiwis Obese

Surgeon reprimanded for swearing at obese patient

An experienced surgeon who told a severely obese patient she was "going on a f***ing diet" has been reprimanded over his foul mouth and for removing the patient from a waiting list after she complained. Ref. Source 4

Obese Kiwis Health & Special Psychology

Call to fund surgery for obese

Discrimination means obese people are being denied treatment for their lethal condition, a surgical specialist says. Ref. Source 3

Kiwis Obese

Number of obese Kiwi children 'scary'

Nearly a quarter of New Zealand children are overweight or obese before they start school. Ref. Source 9

Kiwis Obese

Ban on junk food gimmicks sought

Junk food advertising targeting children should be banned as part of the fight against childhood obesity, scientists say. Ref. Source 1

Obese Kiwis

Tax on sugary drinks could save lives

A tax on sugary drinks could save lives and reduce New Zealand's obesity burden, new research shows. Ref. Source 8

Obese Kiwis

'Big Food' is a 'big problem'

Health advocates are drawing battle lines against "Big Food", claiming drastic intervention is needed to stave off a diabetes crisis in New Zealand. Ref. Source 6

Obese Kiwis Psychology Special & Health

Rare surgery helps weight loss but has risks

Dozens of morbidly obese Kiwis have shed two-thirds of their weight after a rare surgical procedure, new research shows. Ref. Source 6