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Should obese people be paid to lose weight?

The UK health service has found success in getting obese men to lose weight by paying them up to £400. A trial found men were more likely to slim down if motivated by a cash prize from the NHS.  Experts hope the scheme would pay for itself through savings on treating weight-related illness further down the line. What do you think?   Andrea is joined by Professor Donal O’Shea, HSE Clinical Lead for Obesity, Paul Byrne, Director of Body Byrne Training and listeners to hear their takes. see more