Obesità: perché l’eccesso di peso è una questione di salute che va trattata in modo efficace

In Italy, approximately half of adults are overweight or obese, a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Defined by the WHO as "Globesity," this silent pandemic impacts quality of life and represents a crucial challenge for healthcare systems. Obesity is not solely a matter of personal choice: it is a chronic and multifactorial disease, linked to genetic, biological, and psychological factors, yet often treated superficially and with social stigma. To raise awareness of these challenges and promote a new understanding, the campaign "Losing weight isn't just up to you. Your body can resist," was launched with the support of the Amici Obesi Onlus patient association. The campaign is accompanied by the installation "The Impossible Gym" in Rome's newly renovated Piazza Cinquecento, which showcases the invisible challenges of those living with this condition. To mark the campaign's launch, Medikea TV interviewed Rocco Barazzoni, president of the Italian Obesity Society (SIO), to understand the causes of obesity, the diseases it can cause and the health risks, and how new medications can be used to address them. Interview by Irma D'Aria Following by Alessandro Costantino Editing by Luca Pellegrini #obesity #overweight #weight #prevention #chronicdiseases