Louise O'Reilly
Question:208. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that estimated cost of obesity-related diseases such as type 2 diabetes and premature deaths here is in the region of €4 billion annually; if the cost of treatments such as gastric surgery for obese patients with diabetes, approximately €10,000 per patient, are recouped within three years of surgery from a reduction in direct healthcare costs; his plans for the provision of services in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24851/17]
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