Economic Considerations of Obesity

Approximately 80% of GP consultations and 60% of hospital bed days are related to chronic illness and their complications, many of which are caused by, or exacerbated by, overweight and obesity. Bariatric surgery, considered the last management option for the morbidly obese, is estimated to cost approximately €30,200 per gastric bypass procedure and €20-€22,000 for gastric banding.

No disease that can be treated by diet should be treated with any other means ~ Maimonides.