Empowering community, RAK Hospital’s Obefit Webinar Unravels Secrets to a Healthier Life
‘6 Rules of Good Health’ explained during the educative session
Overweight individuals face heightened vulnerability—25-50% more prone to injuries in emergencies
Obese individuals who either smoke or drink alcohol daily have a reduced lifespan of about 15 years.
Record-breaking 18,000 Enroll for RAK’s Biggest Weight Loss Challenge 2024
A notable 84% of participants are under 40 years old, and concurrently, 85% fall within the overweight or obese category.
The participant with the maximum weight in the male category tipped the scales at 262 Kgs, while the female counterpart reached 176 Kgs.
In the recently introduced school segment of the challenge, the heaviest child records a weight of 178 Kgs.
December 22, 2023; Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – The RAK Biggest Weight Loss Challenge 2024 (RBWLC 24) has achieved a historic milestone, garnering an overwhelming response with over 18,000 participants enrolling from across the UAE. This year’s edition, the largest and most inclusive to date, underscores the profound impact of this annual community initiative by RAK Hospital in association with the Ministry of Health and Prevention Ras Al Khaimah.
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