expert Obesityโ Surgeonโ Joins Corsican Clinic to Address Rising Rates
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Ajaccio, Corsica – August 18, 2024 – The Clinisud private โhospital in Ajaccio, Corsica, has welcomed renowned bariatric surgeon Antonio iannelli, signaling a strategic expansion of its โsurgical services and a focused response to โincreasing obesity ratesโ on the island. This advancement underscores a growing need for specialized care, especially concerning childhood obesity, which is reportedly above the โnational average in Corsica.
Attracting Specialized Expertise
Professor Antonio Iannelli, 57, brings over 25 years ofโค experience in digestive surgery โand a distinguished academic career. He is authorized to โdirect research since 2011 and previouslyโ coordinated multidisciplinary consultations on digestive โcancerology at the Niceโฃ University Hospital. His arrival โis seen as a significant win for the Clinisud, enhancing its capacity to offer complexโ bariatric procedures.
“He will not sayโ itโ out of modesty,โ but it is a real size. Heโ hasโ been a performer that I have known for more than fifteenโค years. I haveโข total confidence in him,” stated Dr.Jean-Marc cucchi, currently the โคonly bariatric surgeon practicing in Corsica-du-Sud.
Dr. Cucchi emphasized the difference in expertise, noting, “I have an expertise that remains average, โขwhile Pr Iannelli has much further expertise, since he does all obesity surgery. I do not โขdo certain techniques, that he will be able to do to Ajaccio.”
Expanding Surgical Capabilities
Previously, Dr. Cucchi referred patients with complex cases to colleagues in Nice. professor Iannelli,โ based in Nice, was already familiar with the Clinisud and its regional role. The clinic will now offer advanced procedures like gastric bypass, whichโข reduces stomach volume by creating a smaller pouch, and sleeve gastrectomy, removing approximately โขtwo-thirds of the stomach to limit food intake.
Did โขYou โขKnow? bariatric surgery is generally considered for individuals with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or for those with a BMI โคof โค35โข or higher and obesity-related health conditions like โคtype 2 diabetes or heart โdisease. โข [[1]]
Regional โHealthcare Enhancement
Jean Canarelli, director of the Clinisud, expressed satisfaction with the new partnership, stating, “We are now able to be on veryโ narrow โขsegments, withโฃ an expected high performance.” The clinic’s attractiveness has also been boosted by the recent arrival of Dr. Arnaud Deveze,an ENT โขspecialist focusing on middle earโฃ surgery.
The addition of โProfessor Iannelli highlights a broader trend โขof strengthening specialized medical services in the Corsica-du-sud region. This is โparticularly crucial given โขthe concerning โขprevalence of obesity, which is increasingly affecting young people.
Pro Tip: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle-including a balanced diet and regular physical โฃactivity-is crucial for โคpreventing and managingโ obesity. [[2]]
Rising โขObesity Rates in Corsica
Data from a 2022-2023 study conducted by the โคFaculty of Medicine of Nice revealed that nearly 25% of sixth-grade students inโ Corsica are overweight, exceeding the national average.The study,which surveyed 604 Corsican pupils,found an obesity rateโค of 5.5% and an overweight rate of 24.5% among this age group.โค What โฃsteps can communities take to address this growing health concern among youth?
| Metric | Corsica โ(2022-2023) | National Average (approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Overweight (6th Grade) | 24.5% | ~20% |
| Obesity (6thโฃ Grade) | 5.5% | ~4% |
Understanding the Obesityโ Epidemic
Obesity is a complex,โ chronic disease characterized by excessiveโข fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. Globally, obesity rates haveโข risen dramaticallyโค in recent decades, driven by factors such as increased consumption of processed foods, sedentary lifestyles, and genetic predisposition. The World โคHealth organization estimates that over 1 billion people worldwide are overweight, with over 600 million classified as obese. Addressing this epidemic requires a multi-faceted approach, including โคpublic health initiatives, individual lifestyle changes, and advancements in medical treatments.
Frequently Asked Questions About Obesity
- What is the primary cause of obesity? Obesity is typically causedโ by a combination of genetic, behavioral,โฃ and โenvironmental factors.
- Whatโฃ are the health risks associated with โคobesity? Obesity increasesโ theโ risk of heart disease, stroke, type โฃ2 diabetes, certain cancers, and other health problems.
- Can obesity be prevented? yes, obesity can be prevented through a healthy diet, regular โexercise, and lifestyle modifications.
- What is bariatric surgery? Bariatric surgery is a type of surgery used to treat obesity by reducing the size ofโค the stomach or โaltering the digestiveโฃ process.
- Is obesity a growing problem inโ Corsica? Yes, obesity rates, particularly among children, are rising in Corsica and areโฃ above the national average.
We โคhope this article has provided valuable insight intoโ the expanding healthcare resources in Corsica and the critical issue of rising obesity rates. Do youโ have thoughts on how to best โaddress this challenge? Share your comments below, and don’t forget toโ subscribe to our newsletter for more breaking news and in-depth analysis.