Foundation for the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity

The main activity of the JOSÉ LUIS DE LA CRUZ FOUNDATION focuses on researching obesity and its associated conditions. That's why we offer important information that everyone should be aware of.

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Diabetes is an expanding pandemic that significantly contributes to global morbidity and mortality. Currently, 200 million people worldwide are diabetic, with 90-95% of them having type II diabetes. This number is expected to reach 380 million by 2025.

Approximately 80% of type II diabetes cases are linked to being overweight or obese, with the risk increasing the longer obesity persists. One in three children born in 2007 will develop diabetes.

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The World Health Organization (WHO) defined obesity during the 1985 Consensus Conference as "an excessive accumulation of energy in the form of fat, which negatively impacts health and life expectancy."

According to WHO estimates, there were 170 million obese people in 2003. Obesity is increasing in both adults and children across regions like Latin America, Asia, and even Africa. Due to its global spread, the term "Globesity" has emerged to describe this phenomenon.

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Experience The surgical team led by Dr. De la Cruz has demonstrated remarkable success in treating and recovering patients affected by these conditions.

Even with minimal research resources, they have achieved a 99% success rate in permanent recovery, allowing patients to eliminate their dependence on pharmaceutical treatments.