From Policy to Action: Mobilizing Change for Childhood Obesity in Qatar

Over 340 million children between the ages of 5 and 19 worldwide are currently overweight or obese, leading to psychiatric, psychological, and pyschosocial implications in childhood, in addition to an increased risk of developing other non-communicable diseases. In Qatar, this is no exception with a steep increase in childhood obesity rates over the course of the last decade. This session will suggest tailored policies and frameworks that highlight multisectoral partnerships and coordination to combat this growing challenge.  

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