
Webinar Panel discussion on the obesity epidemic – a worldwide problem: Impact on respiratory health
September 5 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Obesity is a hot topic, it affects large parts of the worlds population, it is anticipated that 3.8 billion people will be either overweight or obese by 2050. The prevalence rates of obesity are rising across the world, this is independent of the country (low income, middle income, high income country), age group (children as well as adults), or geopolitical area of the world. However, management and access to weight control interventions may differ regionally. The information provided in the proposed symposium are relevant to any healthcare professional, as well as policymakers and healthcare providers.