Tackling Obesity in Kuwait and The Sad Parks Here in Kuwait

Obesity rate up to 80% of the population.

Kuwait among highest obesity rates in the world.

Obesity linked to chronic pain

Above are a few of the published articles on obesity in Kuwait. 
But weight loss is not really rocket science now is it? 

Firstly, parental guidance and schools play a big part. My plea to schools would be remove 
the unhealthy snacks from the tuck shop immediately. There are many, many healthy options available. 

Secondly, we need shaded walkways along the seafront, better parks where kids will want to go and play. Not - as below - the sad, pathetic parks we have already. More emphasis and encouragement for sports and exercise is a must.

Salwa Park 2012

A sorry sight, damaged play equipment, no grass, broken seats and walls. 

Graffiti and decay everywhere

It was a beautiful afternoon and this park should have been teaming with kids playing football, rollerblading, flying kites. Many mums are too afraid to let their kids play here because of the dangers, sad decay and the groups of  teenagers that come in and cause problems.

Broken climbing equipment, an accident waiting to happen

Rubbish greeting you at the entrance

The uninviting seats

Another broken bench.

I think those big forcep type frames are supposed to be for shades but for 6 years, at least, they have looked like this.

This could do with adressing.

My Kuwaiti child begs me daily to take her to this park next to her school. Would you want your child playing here?