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More than half of the adult population in Portugal is living with overweight or even obesity.
Fiscal measures could create a “positive stimulus” for diet and physical exercise, suggests the Recalibrate the Balance Platform, which calls for swift establishment of multidisciplinary obesity teams.
Experts and patients are urging the Portuguese government to take decisive action against the growing obesity crisis, which currently impacts approximately two million adults in the country. They emphasize the need for effective policies and healthcare measures to address this public health issue.
The SPC reminds that obesity is a chronic disease associated with a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular issues.
