Eight in 10 (85%) Brits want to see the next Government invest more in preventing obesity and health conditions rather than treating them with weight-loss drugs, according to a survey by ukactive.
As the General Election reaches its conclusion, polling from Savanta commissioned by ukactive, reveals the nation’s priorities when it comes to health, physical activity and wellbeing.
The findings reveal a clear demand from the public to prioritise preventative health solutions that benefit the nation physically and mentally – and an appreciation of the need to reduce pressure on hospitals and the NHS.
Asked which is a greater priority, rather than opting for the Government investing more in weight-loss drugs, 85% of respondents chose lifestyle support, for example, for the long-term prevention of obesity and related health conditions. Long-term prevention was particularly popular among those aged 55 and over, with 93% preferring this as the priority.
Source – UK Active