Rise in number of Scots hospitals buying 'obesity beds'

Wonder why.

Hospitals in Scotland have invested thousands of pounds into purchasing specialist beds which can take patients weighing up to 78 stone.

A Freedom of Information request by the Press Association revealed that seven NHS boards had spent more than £154,000 since 2008 on the "bariatric beds".

At least five health boards have also spent thousands hiring beds for patients weighing more than 50 stone.

It is understood the beds are more commonly needed as obesity rates rise.

Oh,

That's why.

Kudos, fatsos.