Health Promotion in the UAE

Ministry of Health and Prevention launched Makom initiative with the aim to increase the proportion of UAE residents who adopt healthy behaviors and reduce unhealthy behaviors through four main programs: Makom for healthier life, Makom for ideal weight, Makom for an active lifestyle and Makom for a balanced diet.   

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The Goal of Makom معكم "With You “

• Increase the proportion of UAE residents who adopt healthy behaviors and reduce unhealthy behavior.

• Empower the different segments of the society to transform the UAE into a healthier and happier place.

• Increase opportunities for safe physical activity and

  Create and improve policies, and build environments that support healthy eating and active living.

• mprove knowledge, attitudes and behaviors in relation to physical activity, healthy diet and obesity prevention and Promote health, prevent diseases and protect the public.

• All of the above

(Makom For an Ideal Weight) is

a comprehensive health program aimed at managing obesity through non-surgical interventions that depend on changing dietary habits and adopting healthy lifestyles for overweight and obese people

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Medicine deals with preventing diseases and promoting health on the community level

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(Public health - Prevention) & (Medicine - Treatment)

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