Lucha Libre Wrestling Matches to Promote Campaign Against Obesity in Mexico Staff - Presidency of the Republic
go to original June 16, 2013

Obesity is a huge problem in Mexico. Diabetes is the country's biggest killer and around two thirds of the population is overweight. The government launched a campaign last year, featuring much loved Lucha Libre fighters, to try to raise awareness of the issue. (AFP)

The Secretariat of Health and the Triple AAA company launched the “1, 2, 3 Healthy Again” campaign against obesity in which it will provide information at all wrestling matches to improve eating habits and encourage physical activity, mainly among children.

The aim is to promote healthy habits in all Mexicans is to combat chronic degenerative diseases in Mexico.

The information to reverse the problem of obesity will be provided at all wrestling matches from June 16 to December 21, in thirteen states.

At every wrestling match, health modules will be set up to measure people’s weight and height and offer advice on proper nutrition and healthy lifestyles.

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