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Lose weight to help combat NHS waiting lists, is the message from Wales’ Health Minister. Eluned Morgan, the Minister for Health and Social Services, is warning the NHS Wales could become “unsustainable” if people do not lead healthier lives and reduce the burden on the NHS. It comes as the number of patients in Wales waiting for treatment hit 591,600 in February – the highest since records began. Morgan said obesity and diabetes has a particular impact on the health service. “The fact is that in Wales, 60 per cent of adults are overweight or obese and we spend 10 per cent of our budget on dia…

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