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The NHS should not be there to "pick up the pieces" after people fall ill because of their lifestyle choices, said the Welsh health minister.
Mark Drakeford said people needed to understand the consequences of becoming obese or drinking too much.
He backed one Welsh health board's policy of making overweight people attend health courses before being put on treatment waiting lists.
A BBC Wales poll found 82% people thought the policy should be extended.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-24421275
Mark Drakeford said people needed to understand the consequences of becoming obese or drinking too much.
He backed one Welsh health board's policy of making overweight people attend health courses before being put on treatment waiting lists.
A BBC Wales poll found 82% people thought the policy should be extended.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-24421275