UK researchers develop tool to identify people most at risk of obesity-related diseases

Data tool could help NHS prioritise who gets access to limited weight-loss medication, say scientists

A new tool that can shed light on who is most at risk of obesity-related diseases could help identify people who would benefit most from weight-loss medications, researchers have said.

Recent data suggests about two-thirds of adults in England are overweight or obese – a situation that has caused concern among health experts.