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400 people hospitalised for obesity in last two years

400 people hospitalised for obesity in last two years — File image of an overweight person. The HSE are urging people to keep getting help. Picture: PA

Tue, 14 Jul, 2020 - 17:07

Digital Desk staff

People who are obese are being urged not to stop looking for help.

It comes as figures show over 400 people were hospitalised in 2018 and 2019 with the condition.

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