Obesity, diabetes a hot topic for Thursday

Obesity is fast becoming an unstoppable disease, overwhelming health services nationwide.

The disease has proven links with chronic illnesses such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease.

Professor Philip James, an internationally renowned expert in this area and president of the International Association for the Study of Obesity will speak in Hamilton on Thursday about this issue.

Diabetes NZ Waikato Inc organised the public address with the Australia New Zealand Obesity Society and the New Zealand Society for the Study of Diabetes.

Branch president Murray Dear is inviting all members of the public to attend.

“The address will be very educational for those with diabetes but also for anyone who has an interest in weight management.

“We need a global change to health if we are to overcome this disease. This includes changes to not only personal habits but to international food policies and urban planning.

“Professor James has a great amount of knowledge to share and he will be supported by Professor Elaine Rush from AUT University and Dr Justine Wu from the Waikato Regional Diabetes Service who are both also very experienced in this field,” Mr Dear said.

When: Thursday 22 April 5.30pm – 7pm
Where: Genesis Room, Waikato Stadium
All welcome, light refreshments provided

ENDS