Dileep K. Rohra
Alfaisal University, Riyadh
Saudi Arabia
Title: Nipping the Obesity in the bud: A Saudi Arabian Experience
Biography
Biography: Dileep K. Rohra
Abstract
Obesity identified as a worldwide health care issue, previously associated with adults is becoming serious concern among children and adolescents. According to WHO, globally, in 2013 the number of overweight children under the age of five, was estimated to be over 42 million. The epidemiological studies in the Gulf region including Saudi Arabia have reported a high prevalence of overweight and obesity in children of all age groups. We at Alfaisal University, as a service to society, felt an obligation to start awareness campaigns for obesity and its health hazards. We targeted junior high schools for these campaigns. With the support of school administration, the faculty and students of College of Medicine, Alfaisal University are continuously visiting high schools to determine the perception among students about the childhood and adolescent obesity. During the Obesity-2005, I will share our experience of fun-filled activities at the schools of Riyadh in order to promote healthy life style.