Obesity Risks – The Syndrome of the Modern World
Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Ghada Shaker, Dean of Faculty of Pharmacy – Sinai University –Kantara, a workshop was held titled:
“Obesity Risks – The Syndrome of the Modern World”
The workshop was presented by Prof. Dr. Yasser Ibrahim Kandil, Professor of Biochemistry and Vice Dean for Postgraduate Studies, Research, Community Service, and Environmental Development.
The workshop included discussion about Obesity as one of the most serious health issues facing the world today, affecting all age groups and increasing the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and hypertension. This workshop addressed the dimensions of obesity as a syndrome with modern lifestyle, in addition to available preventive and therapeutic methods.