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Workshop on Obesity to commemorate World Day in Porto
On March 4th, world obesity day. To commemorate this, the city of Porto will host a free workshop on this disease, which affects almost one billion people around the world.
Event titled “”first person obesity” is hosted by Medici and hosted by Professor. Dr. Gil Faria is an obesity expert with over 20 years of experience.
The contents of the workshop are as follows:
- The disease of obesity and its impact on health
- Various treatment options including bariatric surgery
- Testimonials from patients who have already undergone surgery
- Chef Alvaro Costa's cooking show shares healthy eating and post-surgery tips
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The workshop also featured two testimonies from patients who have already undergone surgery and who battle obesity on a daily basis, and through their stories, others who are fearful or have not yet sought medical help, It is intended to encourage and encourage patients.highly reputable Chef Alvaro Costa We will enliven the workshop with a cooking show to demonstrate that it is possible to eat well with healthy and easily digestible alternatives if needed in the post-surgery period.
“We decided to organize this event to reach a wider audience who suffer from this disease in silence and often live surrounded by taboo and stigma.”
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More than 38% of the world's population is overweight and 14% suffers from obesity. The disease is a risk factor for several other chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some types of cancer.
The 'Obesity in First Person' workshop aims to promote awareness of this disease and provide useful information to people suffering from obesity. This event will also help shed light on some of the taboos and stigmas that still exist regarding obesity.
This initiative is planned to March 4th 6:30pm, at the Northern Regional Branch of the Medical Association (Rua Delfim Maia, 405 – Porto). Participation is free, but as space is limited, advance registration via email is required. [email protected].
