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06 February 2020

Dear BBS Parents                                                                                                                                            February, 2020

 

As Obesity tends to be one of the major health concerns in Kuwait and  world wide, we would like to share with you the following article in order to reinforce heathy eating  habits and healthy life style among our students and  school community as well.

 

The Kuwait’s ministry of health is “ringing the bell”; obesity rate in Kuwait reaches 40% among kids & teenagers (2 – 18 years old) . It’s really crucial to solve this issue at its early stage to avoid  serious future complications such as high blood pressure and diabetes.  Obesity turns to be a great obsession to almost every family in Kuwait & the whole world, according to Dr. Salman  Al-Sabah ( Head of surgical department in Jaber Al-Ahmad hospital & head of Kuwait’s surgeons committee). Scientific studies show that 80% of obese kids will grow up being obese, suffering from the complications of this disease,  if their problem is unresolved earlier.

 Dr. Salman announced the launching of a national campaign against obesity which includes community awareness / education &  a Marathon aiming to fight obesity problem. The Marathon will take place  on the 22nd of February for 3 KM around Jaber Al-Ahmad hospital. The Marathon will look like a carnival & it will include biking / cycling not only walking / running. The organizer announced that there won’t be a winner, however, people sharing will all be winners since its main goal is to spread awareness against  kids’ obesity.

Dr. Dana Al-Hakkan, a senior pediatrician & a member of child’s protection committee in the ministry of health, added that obesity among kids is increasing yearly & it tends to be a disease in itself. She also emphasizes on the importance of natural breast feeding in preventing future  obesity; Kids who were breast fed are less prone to obesity than kids who were bottle fed.

Also, following healthy eating habits, exercising , involving in different physical activities or joining  sports clubs, as well as walking or jogging  will prevent obesity problems among kids & adults too, Dr. Dana added.

 

Thank you for your cooperation                                                                              May Salloum/ Head of school nurses

 

 

                                                                             Bayan Bilingual School