A girth greater than 94 cm in men and 80 cm in women significantly increases the risk of heart disease and diabetes and should be considered a ‘new vital sign’ as important as blood pressure and heart disease. Overweight and obesity have reached epidemic proportions and pose a serious health threat to people of all ages. Learn about current research shedding light on the causes of obesity and helping in the development of new treatments. Hear about dietary approaches and surgical techniques.

Dr. David Lau  will be presenting.

Visit www.cme.ucalgary.ca or call 220 6493 for more information.