Smokers and obese patients to be helped to get fit for surgery

News - 4 April 2018

The Bath and North East Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) has agreed to proceed with new plans to tackle obesity and smoking.
Close up a pair of hands wrapped around a mug holding a cigarette.

From next month, patients in B&NES with a BMI (body mass index) of 30 or more or who smoke will be supported to lose weight and/or quit smoking prior to non-urgent, routine surgery. 

Studies show that patients who succeed in adopting a healthier lifestyle have a reduced risk of complications during and after their operation, recover more quickly and experience long-term health benefits. This follows a 10 week consultation asking the public for their views on this.

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