Prince Mohammed Bin Abdul Aziz Hospital - Al Madinah World Obesity Day
Prince Mohammed Bin Abdul Aziz Hospital - Al Madinah , the Ministry of National Guard - Health Affairs represented by the Department of Health Education in the Nursing Education Department organized an awareness campaign in line with World Obesity Day on Friday, December 21, 2018 at Al Rashed Mega Mall in Madinah through an awareness exhibition with the participation of several medical departments such as Rehabilitation, laboratory and dental department, as well as the pharmaceutical Services Department.
The aim of the event was to raise the awareness levels amongst community members about obesity, its causes, risks, and the many health problems associated with it, and its impact on our daily lives and on the general public health. It also included health education about how to live a balanced and healthy life by avoiding bad habits and follow more healthier alternatives.
The exhibition was attended by 300 visitors and all their obesity-related questions were answered in addition to offering measurement services as well as blood sugar testing.