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Greek deputy health minister warns of serious child obesity problem amid opposition row over national prevention program

The emotional on-air segment about the story of Ahmet in Evros, who was saved thanks to the free preventive screening programs - “Prevention First” has become national policy, said the Deputy Minister of Health

Encouraging results from action against child obesity: 80% of children have an improved body mass index

Of the children who participate, 80% have lost fat and not just pounds, according to Irini Agapidaki