health
A center to treat people with obesity will open in Nicaragua
Murillo announced that the center will have gyms, outdoor sports areas, and spaces for preparing healthy foods.
TL;DR
- Nicaragua is opening a new center dedicated to treating obesity and overweight individuals.
- The center will include four consultorios, gyms, outdoor sports areas, group therapy rooms, and healthy food preparation spaces.
- Heart attacks have been the leading cause of death in Nicaragua between 2019 and 2023.
- The Nicaraguan diet is characterized by high carbohydrate and sugar content, contributing to health issues.
- By 2030, an estimated 3.57 million people in Nicaragua are projected to have a high BMI.
- As of March 2025, 36% of Nicaraguans had obesity and 71% had a high BMI.