Overview:
Obesity is a chronic disease affecting more than two billion people worldwide and is a major risk factor for many chronic conditions. It is considered one of the most significant global health challenges, requiring a collective social responsibility that includes prevention, treatment, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles.
Objectives:
- Raise public awareness of the causes and health risks of obesity and methods of prevention.
- Promote awareness of the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle.
- Highlight the importance of preventive measures to combat obesity, encouraging collaboration and collective action to reduce its health risks.
Facts:
- Obesity is defined as excessive fat accumulation that may impair an individual’s health.
- Obesity results from an imbalance between energy intake and energy expenditure.
- Environmental and social factors play a key role in shaping people’s choices and protecting them from obesity.
- Children’s food choices, dietary patterns, and physical activity levels are influenced by their surrounding environment.
- Physical activity is essential for maintaining a healthy weight.
Official Date:
Globally: March 4th, 2026
Locally: Ramadan 15th, 1447H
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