Obesity in Kuwait
Page Template:Infobox country/styles.css must have content model "Sanitized CSS" for TemplateStyles (current model is "wikitext").
Kuwait, a country located in the Middle East, had an adult obesity rate of 37.9% in 2016, ranking it 11th globally. This high rate of obesity is a significant health concern for the nation.
Overview[edit | edit source]
Kuwait is a small, oil-rich country situated in the northeastern part of the Arabian Peninsula. Despite its wealth, Kuwait faces a significant health challenge in the form of obesity. In 2016, the adult obesity rate in the country was 37.9%, making it the 11th highest in the world.
Obesity in Kuwait[edit | edit source]
Obesity is a major health issue in Kuwait. The high rate of obesity is attributed to a number of factors including a sedentary lifestyle, unhealthy diet, and genetic predisposition. The government has implemented various initiatives to combat this issue, but the problem persists.
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
Several healthcare facilities in Kuwait specialize in weight loss and obesity treatment. These include:
- Taiba Hospital: This private hospital offers a comprehensive weight loss program that includes nutritional counseling, physical therapy, and surgical options.
- Dar Al Shifa Hospital': This hospital has a specialized Obesity and Metabolic Unit that provides a multidisciplinary approach to weight loss.
- New Mowasat Hospital: This hospital offers a Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Center that provides surgical solutions for weight loss.
See Also[edit | edit source]
Navigation: Wellness - Encyclopedia - Health topics - Disease Index - Drugs - World Directory - Gray's Anatomy - Keto diet - Recipes
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD