The British National Health Service strugles with obesity.

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The British National Health Service strugles with obesity.

September 11, 2007, 08:39 AM

BBC NEWS | Health | Why the NHS struggles with obesity

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/6989002.stm

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Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count',
he said, 'Don't count calories.'
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September 11, 2007, 08:59 AM

Re: The British National Health Service strugles with obesity.

Interesting that obesity could bankrupt the NHS!

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