Title
The Role of Obesity in Chile
Department, Center, or Institute
Modern Languages and Literatures
Presentation Format
Department Organized Oral Session
Presentation Type
Course project
Description
Obesity, sometimes referred to as the pandemic of the 21st century, has created immense problems in Chilean society. Like many other developed countries, Chile's rates of obesity have risen exponentially in recent decades. This increase in obesity has led to an increase in negative health conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and some cancers. To try and combat the rising prevalence of obesity, Chile's government has enacted a restrictive law aimed at addressing the issue from a multi-faceted perspective. By approaching this public health crisis from multiple angle, Chile's government hopes to reduce current rates of obesity while encouraging healthier habits for future generations.
Department Organized Oral Session Title
Engagement Beyond Our Borders: Chile 2018 Study Away Reflections on Contemporary South American Society.
Moderator/Professor
Adrian Massei, Department of Modern Languages and Literatures
Session Number
1
Start Date and Time
4-9-2019 9:45 AM
Location
Furman Hall 107
Recommended Citation
Bosch, Becca, "The Role of Obesity in Chile" (2019). Furman Engaged!. 111.
https://scholarexchange.furman.edu/furmanengaged/2019/all/111
The Role of Obesity in Chile
Furman Hall 107
Obesity, sometimes referred to as the pandemic of the 21st century, has created immense problems in Chilean society. Like many other developed countries, Chile's rates of obesity have risen exponentially in recent decades. This increase in obesity has led to an increase in negative health conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and some cancers. To try and combat the rising prevalence of obesity, Chile's government has enacted a restrictive law aimed at addressing the issue from a multi-faceted perspective. By approaching this public health crisis from multiple angle, Chile's government hopes to reduce current rates of obesity while encouraging healthier habits for future generations.