‘The Weight of the Invisible’, Lilly’s campaign to raise awareness of the reality of obesity
Obesity is a complex, multifactorial and chronic disease characterized by the accumulation of dysfunctional fat tissue. Lilly’s campaign aims to make visible the discrimination and prejudice faced by people living with obesity in different regions.
Lilly has unveiled the “Weight of the Invisible” campaign, which aims to make visible the reality of obesity, a disease characterized by the accumulation of dysfunctional fat tissue that is linked to more than 200 complications such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, cancer, hypertension or … + read more
Young people need more awareness about the link between sun exposure and skin cancer.
According to the SAFE study, only 21% of young adults consider sun avoidance a priority for preventing skin cancer. In fact, 74% of children and 79% of adults are exposed to radiation during peak radiation hours. + read more
“In recent years, public awareness of the need to take care of mental health has increased.”
The Spanish Society of Psychiatry and Mental Health, born from the merger of the Spanish Society of Psychiatry and the Spanish Society of Biological Psychiatry, is celebrating its second National Congress in Salamanca from 23 to 25 November. + read more
Social Awareness and Research to Improve Liver Health
Liver diseases are a major health problem. They are becoming more common and cause significant morbidity and mortality, especially at a younger age than cancer and cardiovascular diseases. That is why collective efforts are needed for its prevention, early diagnosis and effective treatment. In this sense, social awareness and medical research become essential to improve liver health. + read more
Lack of awareness of the environmental impact of the health sector.
The impact of pollution in the healthcare system on environmental health is a matter of concern, as reflected in the First One Health Congress held in Madrid these days. It is not for nothing that the healthcare system, for example, generates approximately 5% of greenhouse gas emissions, so it is important to raise awareness across the sector to stop this threat. + read more