ABU DHABI: In a move to challenge the spread of obesity, Abu Dhabi Police have launched a weight-care clinic at the medical services department to provide treatment and raise awareness of the risks related to being overweight.
The clinic, equipped with the latest devices to assist treatment procedures under specialised medical supervision, promotes a healthy diet programme and aims to limit the spread of obesity, preventing diseases caused by unhealthy eating behaviour.
“The weight-care clinic supports efforts of the Abu Dhabi Police in their keenness to implement the most advanced standards of health care through multifaceted outreach programmes,” said Major General Khalil Dawood Badran, Director General of Finance and Services at the Abu Dhabi Police.
“This initiative aims to maintain the health and safety for every member of society, as this will contribute to strengthening further efforts to enhance the outreach programmes within the country. By expanding awareness, we will be able to improve public and community health programmes and reduce risks associated with being overweight, obese, or other unhealthy factors,” he added.
He said the awareness efforts focus on educating people about the risks associated with being overweight alongside the causes of weight gain and means of preventing it.
Dr Ahmad Fathi, internal medicine specialist at the Medical Services Department, said, “The clinic provides a comprehensive system to treat and provide medical examinations for patients. The clinic conducts examinations to measure height, weight, blood pressure, blood sugar levels, and checks for vitamin deficiencies.”
“The weight-care clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment, including a device that specialises in melting subcutaneous fat,” he said.
“This medical device is accredited by the US Food and Drug Administration and dissolves fat under the skin that has been absorbed by the lymphatic vessels. This device actually slims the body by targeting areas where fat tends to accumulate, such as the abdomen in men and the buttocks for women. It can be used in line with a healthy diet for obese patients wanting to avoid surgical procedures.
Dr Fathi said that in cases of extreme obesity, where dietary regimes are not as responsive, patients would be referred to centres that specialise in obesity-related surgeries. “Overall, the most important step that you can take for your health and to reduce obesity is to have a healthy diet.”
