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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Journal of Diabetes and Endocrine Practice 2023; 06(04): 149-152
DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1777357
Conference Report

The Fifth United Arab Emirates Obesity Conference, November 4–5, 2023, Abu Dhabi, UAE

L. N. Rao Bondugulapati 
1   Department of Internal Medicine, Imperial College London Diabetes Center, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
2   Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
,
Rita Nawar
3   Department of Endocrinology, The American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery Hospital, Dubai Health Care Center, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
,
Hussam Abusahmin
4   Department of Endocrinology, Al Qassimi Hospital, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
,
Rahat Ghazanfar 
5   Department of Family Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
,
Salem A. Beshyah 
2   Department of Medicine, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Khalifa University, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
6   Department of Endocrinology, Yas Clinic Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
7   Department of Medicine, Dubai Medical College for Girls, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Abstract

The Fifth United Arab Emirates Obesity Conference was held from November 4 to 5, 2023, in Dusit Thani, Abu Dhabi, UAE. The theme of the conference was “What can we do better in obesity management?” The program included several didactic lectures and a question-and-answer time separately or grouped thematically. Over 2 days, the speakers covered the burden, definitions, and evaluation of obesity, including uncommon chromosomal and genetic syndromes associated with obesity in appropriate cases. It highlighted the importance of policy changes for public health improvement and prevention of obesity, the role of multidisciplinary teams in managing persons with obesity holistically, and present and future therapies, including personalized precision medicine backed up by science.

Keywords

overweight - obesity - morbid obesity - bariatric surgery - management - prevention

Note

This report reflects on the conference proceedings as perceived by the rapporteurs. The speakers can not be held responsible for any unintended misrepresentation of their lectures.


Author Contributions

All the author contributed equally to this study.




Publication History

Article published online:
26 December 2023

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