Obesity in Spain
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Capital | |
| Capital-in-exile | |
| Administrative center |
Obesity in Spain is a significant health concern with a growing prevalence. In 2016, the adult obesity rate in Spain was 23.8%, ranking it 62nd globally. This is a concern as obesity is a risk factor for many chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Overview[edit | edit source]
Spain, located in Europe, has been grappling with the issue of obesity for several years. The country's adult obesity rate in 2016 was 23.8%, placing it 62nd in the world. This is a significant increase from previous years, indicating a growing health concern.
Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]
Spain has several well-known healthcare facilities dedicated to weight loss and obesity management. These include:
- SHA Wellness Clinic: Located in Alicante, this clinic offers a comprehensive weight loss program that includes nutritional counseling, physical activity, and medical supervision.
- Teknon Medical Center: Based in Barcelona, this center provides a multidisciplinary approach to weight loss, including bariatric surgery and nutritional counseling.
- Clínica Universidad de Navarra: This clinic in Pamplona offers a range of services for obesity management, including bariatric surgery, dietetics, and endocrinology.
See Also[edit | edit source]
Search WikiMD
Ad.Tired of being Overweight? Try W8MD's physician weight loss program.
Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy and Tirzepatide (Mounjaro / Zepbound) available.
Advertise on WikiMD
|
WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia |
| Let Food Be Thy Medicine Medicine Thy Food - Hippocrates |
Translate this page: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
தமிழ்,
తెలుగు,
Urdu,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
বাংলা
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
Greek,
português do Brasil,
polski,
română,
русский,
Nederlands,
norsk,
svenska,
suomi,
Italian
Middle Eastern & African
عربى,
Turkish,
Persian,
Hebrew,
Afrikaans,
isiZulu,
Kiswahili,
Other
Bulgarian,
Hungarian,
Czech,
Swedish,
മലയാളം,
मराठी,
ਪੰਜਾਬੀ,
ગુજરાતી,
Portuguese,
Ukrainian
Medical Disclaimer: WikiMD is not a substitute for professional medical advice. The information on WikiMD is provided as an information resource only, may be incorrect, outdated or misleading, and is not to be used or relied on for any diagnostic or treatment purposes. Please consult your health care provider before making any healthcare decisions or for guidance about a specific medical condition. WikiMD expressly disclaims responsibility, and shall have no liability, for any damages, loss, injury, or liability whatsoever suffered as a result of your reliance on the information contained in this site. By visiting this site you agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, which may from time to time be changed or supplemented by WikiMD. If you do not agree to the foregoing terms and conditions, you should not enter or use this site. See full disclaimer.
Credits:Most images are courtesy of Wikimedia commons, and templates Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY SA or similar.
Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD
