SKMC encourages people to walk away from obesity

The weighty issue of obesity is the subject under discussion at a presentation being held at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City (SKMC) managed by Cleveland Clinic, tomorrow (Tuesday). Entitled "Walking Away from Obesity", the seminar aims to tackle the subject of an unhealthily high body-weight and will include information and practical advice on dealing with the condition. The initiative is the latest in a long running programme of events open to the public that has been set up to provide support to those who are keen on finding out how they can lose their excess kilos. Dr. Abdelrahman Nimeri, Director of SKMC's Bariatric '&' Metabolic Institute (BMi Abu Dhabi) will lead the hour long discussion on the dangers of obesity and the surgical treatment options for those who are significantly overweight SKMC is part of the SEHA Health System, owned and operated by Abu Dhabi Health Services Company PJSC (SEHA), which is responsible for the curative activities of all the public hospitals and clinics in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.