Ευρωπαϊκή Ημέρα Παχυσαρκίας: Νούμερα στην Ελλάδα & αντιμετώπιση με βαριατρική
In Greece, more than 1/3 of the population is overweight while 1 in 5 (20%) is obese.
The percentage of the population with excess weight increases with age.
From 16% between the ages of 18-24, we go to 46% between the ages of 55-70.
The result of obesity is the increase in the incidence of cardiac, respiratory, bone and metabolic problems.
The approach to the treatment of obesity requires a network of specialties: endocrinologist / nutritionist / clinical psychologist.
Bariatric surgery is an integral part of the treatment of obesity and is proven to be the most effective method of weight loss.
All studies have now demonstrated a significant reduction in mortality in patients who underwent bariatric surgery, a reduction in comorbidities, and a reduction in direct and indirect health-related costs.
