Saudi Arabia Launches Obesity Control Campaign

The Saudi Ministry of Health has launched an obesity control campaign to be part of its national health awareness program.

The program was opened by Director of Health Affairs in Riyadh Dr. Hisham Mohammed Al-Nadira at Prince Sultan University.

In addition, the program is being held in cooperation with the Schools Health Education Unit of the Ministry of Education, University Center for Obesity Research, Saudi Food and Drugs Authority and Prince Sultan University College of Medicine at King Fahd Medical City.

During the event, Nadira said parents should take serious interest in combating obesity among children. “Proper guidance at the right time will reduce the problems faced by children in their life,” he said.

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