There are calls to call obesity as a disease. Such a move would allow targeted attempts to prevent and reduce overweight.
It would also help to fight the stigmatization of those overweight.
The Swiss Obesity Alliance made the recommendation over the weekend to mark World Obesity Day on Saturday.
Current figures show 12% of men and 10% of women are obese. That number has doubled since 1992 and will reach 16% by 2030, according to the World Health Organization.
Non-Swiss vote debate more complicated
Three major Geneva politicians have come out against an initiative to give foreigners the right to vote and to stand in local elections.
Hospital cut from insurance firm
A move by the health insurer, Groupe Mutual, has sent shockwaves through the local medical system.
Major demonstration against sacking of gay teacher
Hundreds demonstrated in Pfäffikon in canton Zurich against the dismissal of a gay teacher.
Vaud snow groomer dies from injuries
The man who was driving a snow groomer in canton Vaud, which plunged down a 400-meter slope at the beginning of last week, has died in hospital – says Vaud police.
Cycling fans brave the rain and Servette in the final
The rain didn’t put off thousands of people to watch the end of the Tour de Romandie in Geneva over the weekend.
Weekend jams at the Gotthard
There were major jams at the Gotthard Tunnel this weekend.
