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Number of severely obese people being rescued from their home by firefighters on the rise

Rescues can sometimes involve lifting equipment, special slings, and even the removal of windows, walls, and bannisters. Although bariatric assists are still relatively rare, the number has been steadily rising over the last decade.

Daily Record · Aug 7, 2022

Firefighters being called out to record number of obese Brits trapped in their own homes

Firefighters across England had to rescue severely obese people on 1,326 occasions in the year spanning 2020-21 - one call-out needed an incredible 30-39 firefighters

Daily Mirror · Aug 7, 2022

More than 1 in 4 children ‘on diets’ even if they are a healthy weight, study finds

A study found that weight loss attempts was more common among girls

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022