2nd Obesity Forum
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The Faculty of Medicine and King Abdulaziz University Jeddah, with the participation of the Diabetic Patient Friends Society and the Community Service Unit, held its Second Obesity Forum under a slogan of “Your Health, Your Faithfulness” under the auspice of the Directorate of Health Affairs in Jeddah, Dr. Sami Badawood, last 26/06/1435H (26/04/2014G).
The forum was attended by more than 25 specialists in the field of medicine and a huge number of students from the Faculty of Medicine. The forum’s objective is to educate the community about obesity and its effects to the human body through workshops with the help of the specialized doctors and medical students.
The Diabetic Patient Friends Society was established under the supervision of the Ministry of Social Affairs dated 03/01/1426H. Its main purpose is to render the highest quality of services to the people with diabetes.
While the Community Service Unit was established by the Faculty of Medicine and King Abdulaziz University Hospital Jeddah to serve the community, educate and train, providing treatment, and opening volunteer works opportunities in the field of medicine with the help of the University Hospital and societies specializing in healthcare.
The 2nd Obesity Forum came out to be a success and was able to fulfill its objective of imparting obesity awareness to the Saudi Society. And also, they decided to organize an obesity awareness exhibition to show to the public of its harmful effects and prevention.
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