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<p>The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) published its draft
updated clinical guideline on the prevention, identification, assessment and management
of overweight and obesity in adults and children on 11 July, proposing the expansion
of weight loss surgery. The guideline is out for consultation until the 8 August and
NICE will take stakeholders’ comments into account in developing the final guideline,
which is scheduled for publication later in the year.</p><p> </p><p>We have a well-developed
and wide ranging programme of actions to reduce levels of obesity. These include working
with a wide range of partners including Public Health England, NHS England, government
departments including the Department for Transport through the Public Health Responsibility
Deal.</p>
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