In the two new ones preventive exam programs incorporated into the National Prevention Program “PREVENT” reported substitute Minister of HealthIrene Agapidakis.

In her statements to ANT1, she presented the first new programwhich focuses on dealing with obesity in adults.

As he explained to those who have already been examined for cardiovascular disease and show Body mass index over 37, they will receive SMS with an electronic referral for free visit to an endocrinologist or, where there is no, to a physician or general physician. Through this process, they will have access to a series of tests, but also to new, high -cost anti -obesity drugs.

The Deputy Minister underlined that the obesity is directly related to socio -economicnoting that the highest rates occur in poorer households, who often do not have access to new costs. For this reason, the state covers the relevant expenditure, while providing compulsory nutritional counseling to ensure better results.

Renal Dysfunction Prevention Program

The second program concerns the prevention of kidney dysfunction to citizens who have been diagnosed with hypertension, diabetes or heart disease through the prevention program of cardiovascular disease. These citizens will also receive an electronic referral with SMS for specific tests, with the aim of detecting possible kidney damage to the timely, to prevent the development of kidney failure.

International distinction for prevention policies

Irene Agapidakis also referred to the international distinction of Greece by the UN and the World Health Organization For the prevention of chronic diseases and childhood obesity. As he noted, this is a national distinction that demonstrates the significant progress the country has made in the field of prevention, now setting an example in other countries.

National Prevention Program “Prevention” and Citizens Participation

The deputy minister stressed that the National Obesity Program is a comprehensive plan that includes schools, parents, teachers, students and local communities. He also pointed out that out of the 6 million beneficiaries of the “PRESSOI” program, 4 million citizens have already done free preventive exams, which proves citizens’ confidence in public health and the importance of prevention.

Nomination in the western sector of Athens

Referring to her candidacy in the western sector of Athens, Ms. Agapidakis said she chose to fight in an area with intense social inequalities. He stressed that the role of the MP is to be next to local communities, to identify problems and to contribute to their resolution, expressing the joy of fighting in an area with common experiences with its inhabitants.