Richard Visser DC, PhD
CEO Vera Health Group and Former Minister of Health & Sport,Aruba
Biography
During his distinguished career, Richard W. M. Visser DC, Ph.D. has focused on the pandemic of childhood obesity among various populations, working in consultation with other international experts. He studied the problem and implemented solutions from many perspectives: as a clinical researcher, academic and educator, activist and politician, entrepreneur, concerned citizen and parent. His work has made vital contributions to a greater understanding of the biological, sociological, and psychological factors surrounding childhood obesity.
Early in 2008, he was appointed by the Government of Aruba to head the Obesity Task Force, and a year later, he began his four- year term as Aruba’s Minister of Health, and Sport. Today Dr. Visser continues his innovative approach to healthcare by converging the exponential technological development going on right now with never before seen global connectivity.
Abstract
Abstract : On the Prevention of Obesity and a Philosophy for Healthy Living “The Aruba Project