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.