Noting that around 25% of men and 29% of women in Scotland are obese, the BMA conference estimated that overweight and obesity combined could be costing NHS Scotland as much as £600 million. They were concerned that welfare cuts could exacerbate the problem and called for a more co-ordinated, long term approach, and a new obesity Tsar. See also Sustain's work on healthier food and food poverty.
Sustain: Sustain The alliance for better food and farming advocates food and agriculture policies and practices that enhance the health and welfare of people and animals, improve the working and living environment, enrich society and culture and promote equity.
