25 Aug 2024
60% of Diabetes-Related Deaths Are Caused by Heart and Artery Diseases - Call for Obesity Treatment Centers in Health Clinics
The Bahrain Diabetes and Endocrinology Conference revealed that 60% of deaths among diabetes patients are due to heart and artery diseases. The conference emphasized the need to establish specialized obesity treatment centers in health clinics, as obesity is a major contributing factor to the rise in diabetes and heart disease rates. The event, which saw broad participation from doctors and specialists, discussed the latest studies and technologies in diabetes treatment and prevention of its complications. Participants highlighted the importance of increasing community awareness about the risks of obesity and diabetes and the necessity of adopting effective strategies to curb the spread of these diseases in the region. The conference also praised Bahrain's efforts in combating obesity and called for the enhancement of these efforts by providing the necessary infrastructure for treatment and prevention.