Adult Obesity in Countries of the GCC Region: Why Can’t My Patient Keep the Weight Off?

Obesity is a growing health challenge in the GCC region, with over two-thirds of adults and 25 to 40 per cent of children and adolescents estimated to be overweight or obese. The rate of obesity-related comorbidities in the region, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease, is among the highest in the world.

Upon completion of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Understand the challenge of obesity in countries of the GCC region
• Manage obesity to reduce disease burden
• Individualise the treatment of obesity
   

This programme was created for physicians in collaboration with:

• Mohgah El Sheikh, MBBCh, FRCP (London)
• Arya M Sharma, MD
• Matthias Blüher, MD
• Walmir Coutinho, MD
• Georgia Rigas, MBBS
• Sean Wharton, MD, PharmD
   

Click here for free registration and participation.