African Journal of Internal Medicine

ISSN 2326-7283

African Journal of Internal Medicine ISSN 2326-7283 Vol. 8 (2), pp. 001-003, February, 2020. © International Scholars Journals

Perspective

Recommended approach of the obese Greek military personnel

Elias E. Mazokopakis1*, Christos M. Karefilakis1 and Ioannis K. Starakis2

1Department of Internal Medicine, Naval Hospital of Crete, Chania, Greece.

2Department of Internal Medicine, Patras University Hospital, Rion-Patras, Greece.

Accepted 10 May, 2019

Abstract

The worldwide “escalating epidemic” of obesity merits a high priority for preventive strategies in the Greek Armed Forces. In this report a brief realistic approach of the overweight Greek military personnel based on new developments is presented.

Key word: Obesity, military personnel, Greek.