Mexican Obesity Society (SMO) united in action this World Obesity Day
The Mexican Obesity Society (SMO) organised a remarkable set of activities between February and April to celebrate World Obesity Day this year.
Ranging from works of theatre to a 'Walk for Obesity' event, SMO proved to be one of the most dynamic actors worldwide in obesity awareness.
In the lead up to the day, SMO members attended a series of academic sessions presented by experts in the field. The first such session, titled 'World Obesity Day Mexico: A Call to Action', was presented by Dra. Ileana Hernandez Salina, while members also had an opportunity to hear about 'New Intervention Strategies in Obesity Management', delivered by Dr Chih Hao Chen Ku of the Latin American Association for Diabetes.
Among the activities included was a virtual race, in which participants could choose a park or trail with a safe and accessible path and complete a route over a distance of their choosing.
On 3 March, SMO also organised an in-person Walk the Talk event, launched as part of World Obesity Day's Walk for Obesity initiative. Organised in the city of Monterrey, this event gave the chance for the general public to participate in the WOD festivities.
The WOD activities were rounded off in April with a performance of 'The Ideal Weight' at the Convex Theatre Monterrey. This play tackled many of the themes familiar to us and was billed as a night of inclusion and hope.
SMO also joined with a number of partners to illuminate various monuments in Mexico City: the Monument to the Revolution; the Angel of Independence; and the Fountain of Diana the Huntress. You can read more about this and other events on their website.
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