Obesity
UN says malnutrition crisis worsening in Mideast, N Africa
The United Nations warned Monday of a "deepening crisis" of malnutrition in the Middle East and North Africa affecting a third of children.
"At least 77 million - or 1 in 3 - children in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have some form of malnutrition," the U.N. children's agency UNICEF said in a statement.
Prescribing remains out of control – Why the Ministry of Health does not cut back
Cutbacks are at a slow pace about diagnostic tests being introduced, following the implementation of treatment protocols, a measure designed to reduce costs and thus the clawback for diagnostic laboratories.
Bulgaria Faces Obesity Crisis: 40% of Population Affected
A representative sociological survey by Trend Agency reveals that 40% of Bulgarians are obese, with 25% of individuals having the highest first degree of the disease. The situation is also worsening among children, with Bulgaria ranking second in Central Europe for obesity prevalence, now affecting children as young as 3-4 years old.
Cancer cases rise, but new treatments help patients
Treatments increasingly tailored to individual cases will help boost cancer patients' longevity, ensure a better quality of life and reduce recurrence of cancers in remission, Dr Thanos Dimopoulos, a professor of blood and tumor diseases and former rector of the University of Athens, told Kathimerini in an interview.
The Inequality Epidemic: Low-Income Teens Face Higher Risks of Obesity, Inactivity, and Poor Diet
New WHO/Europe report finds alarming disparities in diet, exercise, and weight among adolescents from different socioeconomic backgrounds
“Sitting is the new smoking” research suggests
Research has shown that sedentary behavior contributes to obesity and metabolic syndrome
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Turkish scientist makes ‘best doctors in US’ list again
Dr. Mehmet Furkan Burak, 36, who went to the U.S. as a researcher with the invitation of Nobel Prize-winning scientist, Professor Aziz Sancar, was selected as one of the "best doctors of the year" for 2023.
Ministry unveils 5-year public health road map
The Health Ministry will embark on endeavors focused on public health over the next five years, primarily targeting obesity and addiction, according to a recently released strategic plan.
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Obesity a hefty time bomb hovering above Greece
The Health Ministry is reportedly preparing a special program for obesity, as citizens and many doctors still do not consider it a disease and do not take targeted measures to deal with it. The program will focus on prevention, early diagnosis and treatment with free follow-up by a nutritionist and other professionals.
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Every Third Bulgarian Child Is Overweight
Bulgaria is facing a concerning trend as new data reveals that every third child in the country is overweight, with obesity rates soaring among adolescents. According to data from 2022, the prevalence of obesity among children aged 7 to 19 is alarmingly high, with the most cases identified among seventh-grade students. These findings were shared by Deputy Minister of Health Assoc.
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