Many families in the country shower their young children with unhealthy foodstuffs, sweets and juices, just because they like them and make them happy, without realizing the dangers that it poses to them and what leads to obesity and obesity that affects their lives and prevents them from practicing any physical activity, and exposes them to many embarrassing situations, whether in school or outside it, and even cause psychological suffering to them in the short and long term.
The UAE is making great efforts and launching many initiatives to control and reduce obesity, but unfortunately the situation is increasing, and it hurts one’s mind when he watches children and young people at the age of flowers suffering from diseases caused by obesity, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. They are reluctant to engage in any sports activity despite the world-class equipment, incentives and facilities provided by the state for this, which contributes to achieving and supporting the objectives of the national strategy for quality of life in light of the results of the national obesity index. The results of the national survey 2017-2018 revealed that the rate of obesity among adults in the UAE is 27.8%. While the percentage among children and adolescents reached 17.35% in the age group from 5 to 17 years, according to the latest statistics resulting from the periodic examination of school students. I wish we had figures for more recent results after that survey more than five years ago, to determine what was achieved, positive or negative? And within the national initiative “Promoting awareness of healthy lifestyles”.
We recall this with the UAE’s participation in the International Day to Combat Obesity to shed light on the suffering it causes to individuals and societies alike. On the occasion, I also wished to generalize the experience of the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health in providing healthy food through healthy food vending machines in medical facilities and centers and to expand it to include all facilities and places related to lunch, especially restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets and major retail.
We also mention here the warnings of the International Obesity Federation of the health problems caused by obesity, such as the increase in the number of people with cancer, heart attacks, strokes and diabetes worldwide, which could cause spending of $1.2 trillion annually as of 2025. The World Health Organization predicted that 2.7 A billion adults are overweight and obese by that year, and in the past our grandparents offered the magic formula “in motion a blessing.”
Many families in the country shower their young children with unhealthy foodstuffs, sweets and juices, just because they like them and make them happy, without realizing the dangers that it poses to them and what leads to obesity and obesity that affects their lives and prevents them from practicing any physical activity, and exposes them to many embarrassing situations, whether in school or outside it, and even cause psychological suffering to them in the short and long term.
The UAE is making great efforts and launching many initiatives to control and reduce obesity, but unfortunately the situation is increasing, and it hurts one’s mind when he watches children and young people at the age of flowers suffering from diseases caused by obesity, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. They are reluctant to engage in any sports activity despite the world-class equipment, incentives and facilities provided by the state for this, which contributes to achieving and supporting the objectives of the national strategy for quality of life in light of the results of the national obesity index. The results of the national survey 2017-2018 revealed that the rate of obesity among adults in the UAE is 27.8%. While the percentage among children and adolescents reached 17.35% in the age group from 5 to 17 years, according to the latest statistics resulting from the periodic examination of school students. I wish we had figures for more recent results after that survey more than five years ago, to determine what was achieved, positive or negative? And within the national initiative “Promoting awareness of healthy lifestyles”.
We recall this with the UAE’s participation in the International Day to Combat Obesity to shed light on the suffering it causes to individuals and societies alike. On the occasion, I also wished to generalize the experience of the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health in providing healthy food through healthy food vending machines in medical facilities and centers and to expand it to include all facilities and places related to lunch, especially restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets and major retail.
We also mention here the warnings of the International Obesity Federation of the health problems caused by obesity, such as the increase in the number of people with cancer, heart attacks, strokes and diabetes worldwide, which could cause spending of $1.2 trillion annually as of 2025. The World Health Organization predicted that 2.7 A billion adults are overweight and obese by that year, and in the past our grandparents offered the magic formula “in motion a blessing.”
Many families in the country shower their young children with unhealthy foodstuffs, sweets and juices, just because they like them and make them happy, without realizing the dangers that it poses to them and what leads to obesity and obesity that affects their lives and prevents them from practicing any physical activity, and exposes them to many embarrassing situations, whether in school or outside it, and even cause psychological suffering to them in the short and long term.
The UAE is making great efforts and launching many initiatives to control and reduce obesity, but unfortunately the situation is increasing, and it hurts one’s mind when he watches children and young people at the age of flowers suffering from diseases caused by obesity, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. They are reluctant to engage in any sports activity despite the world-class equipment, incentives and facilities provided by the state for this, which contributes to achieving and supporting the objectives of the national strategy for quality of life in light of the results of the national obesity index. The results of the national survey 2017-2018 revealed that the rate of obesity among adults in the UAE is 27.8%. While the percentage among children and adolescents reached 17.35% in the age group from 5 to 17 years, according to the latest statistics resulting from the periodic examination of school students. I wish we had figures for more recent results after that survey more than five years ago, to determine what was achieved, positive or negative? And within the national initiative “Promoting awareness of healthy lifestyles”.
We recall this with the UAE’s participation in the International Day to Combat Obesity to shed light on the suffering it causes to individuals and societies alike. On the occasion, I also wished to generalize the experience of the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health in providing healthy food through healthy food vending machines in medical facilities and centers and to expand it to include all facilities and places related to lunch, especially restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets and major retail.
We also mention here the warnings of the International Obesity Federation of the health problems caused by obesity, such as the increase in the number of people with cancer, heart attacks, strokes and diabetes worldwide, which could cause spending of $1.2 trillion annually as of 2025. The World Health Organization predicted that 2.7 A billion adults are overweight and obese by that year, and in the past our grandparents offered the magic formula “in motion a blessing.”
Many families in the country shower their young children with unhealthy foodstuffs, sweets and juices, just because they like them and make them happy, without realizing the dangers that it poses to them and what leads to obesity and obesity that affects their lives and prevents them from practicing any physical activity, and exposes them to many embarrassing situations, whether in school or outside it, and even cause psychological suffering to them in the short and long term.
The UAE is making great efforts and launching many initiatives to control and reduce obesity, but unfortunately the situation is increasing, and it hurts one’s mind when he watches children and young people at the age of flowers suffering from diseases caused by obesity, including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. They are reluctant to engage in any sports activity despite the world-class equipment, incentives and facilities provided by the state for this, which contributes to achieving and supporting the objectives of the national strategy for quality of life in light of the results of the national obesity index. The results of the national survey 2017-2018 revealed that the rate of obesity among adults in the UAE is 27.8%. While the percentage among children and adolescents reached 17.35% in the age group from 5 to 17 years, according to the latest statistics resulting from the periodic examination of school students. I wish we had figures for more recent results after that survey more than five years ago, to determine what was achieved, positive or negative? And within the national initiative “Promoting awareness of healthy lifestyles”.
We recall this with the UAE’s participation in the International Day to Combat Obesity to shed light on the suffering it causes to individuals and societies alike. On the occasion, I also wished to generalize the experience of the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health in providing healthy food through healthy food vending machines in medical facilities and centers and to expand it to include all facilities and places related to lunch, especially restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets and major retail.
We also mention here the warnings of the International Obesity Federation of the health problems caused by obesity, such as the increase in the number of people with cancer, heart attacks, strokes and diabetes worldwide, which could cause spending of $1.2 trillion annually as of 2025. The World Health Organization predicted that 2.7 A billion adults are overweight and obese by that year, and in the past our grandparents offered the magic formula “in motion a blessing.”