South Africa’s obesity crisis: preventing a disaster

South Africa’s obesity crisis: preventing a disaster

Think South Africa, think HIV – but somewhere in the past decade that has changed.  Obesity related illnesses are the number one cause of death – HIV the fourth. 50 per cent of adults are overweight or obese. Dr. Nomathemba Chandiwana, is an expert in HIV but in recent years has been exploring the intersection with obesity. She told Channel 4 News that almost 60% of women are living with overweight and obesity, and that this is set to double in …

Ninety percent of people suffering from obesity suffer relapses during their treatment period. “It is one of the most recurrent diseases,” says José Antonio Hurtado, one of the researchers who is part of the multidisciplinary team of the University of Alicante (UA) developed by Tech4Diet-Person. This project, funded by the Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities, the State Research Agency (MICIU/AEI) and the NextGenerationUE funds uses …

Good Weight Loss Treatment: The Key to Overcoming Overweight and Obesity · Jenny in Neverland

collaborative post | Learn about the benefits of a good weight loss treatment, including prescription medications and lifestyle changes to support healthy weight management. Discover how combining diet, exercise, and the right medical support will …

In Germany, about 15 percent of women and almost 20 percent of men have obesity, i.e. pathological obesity. Leipzig University Hospital offers medical support to those affected.