Health

– Scottish Parliament written question – answered at on 6 June 2006.

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Photo of Euan Robson Euan Robson Liberal Democrat

Question S2W-26327

To ask the Scottish Executive whether it is NHS practice to offer children undergoing surgery for obesity on the NHS support and guidance to facilitate a change in lifestyle and prevent recurrence of weight problems.

Photo of Lewis Macdonald Lewis Macdonald Labour

The practice of surgery for obesity on children is rare. NHS treatment for obesity in childhood should be in line with the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network’s clinical guideline on the Management of Obesity in Children and Young People which is available at www.sign.co.uk . This includes recommendations for lifestyle changes such as increases in physical activity and reductions in energy intake, as well as referral on to secondary care where necessary.

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