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Tomorrow, Thursday, is marked as anti-obesity day in the GCC and India, and to create awareness about the harmful effects of the condition, Medeor 24x7 Hospital in Abu Dhabi is initiating a free
obesity campaign for the residents of the capital until 27th of November.
Obesity affects not only the individual but also the country that they live in too. The biggest effect is for the individual, as being overweight or obese can lead to heart disease, diabetes and many other
health issues. Life expectancy is reduced by as much as 10-12 years for people that are morbidly obese. For people who are obese, it is inevitable that their quality of life suffers, as it is difficult to
enjoy exercise or to move around freely. Another consequence is the lack of self-esteem. This can lead to depression, eating disorders and crash diets.
Treating obesity requires a multilevel and coordinated approach and it is a significant problem in the UAE with 33.7% of its citizens diagnosed as obese. Medeor 24x7 Hospital will offer advise on treatment and the best methods of avoiding obesity. Significant weight loss and maintenance of that weight loss often necessitate a combination of solutions including efforts to improve diet and exercise habits.
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