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Nicaragua inaugurates its first public center to combat obesity and chronic diseases
Nicaragua inaugurated this Friday in the capital Managua the Center for Nutrition and Obesity Management, the first public one, in a bid to strengthen the prevention of chronic diseases and promote healthy lifestyles in the population.
TL;DR
- Nicaragua launched its first public Center for Nutrition and Obesity Management in Managua.
- The center aims to prevent chronic diseases and promote healthy lifestyles.
- Services include preclinical evaluations, consultations, a gym, outdoor exercise spaces, and group therapy.
- It offers endocrinology services to evaluate nutritional disorders and thyroid diseases.
- Specialists will provide individualized plans for diet, exercise, psychological support, and continuous follow-up.
- Educational talks will be given to encourage sustainable lifestyle changes.
- The center reinforces Nicaragua's family and community health model.
- Obesity is identified as a key risk factor for diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases in Nicaragua.