Italy is set to establish a €4.2 million public fund to combat obesity, a significant step for a health issue affecting 6 million Italians. Despite a lower obesity rate than the EU average, rising rates among children and teenagers raise concerns. Experts have mixed feelings about the fund, with some viewing it as a mere symbolic gesture rather than a substantial solution. The fund aims to improve access to care and treatments, but questions remain about its sufficiency and the need for broader health reforms. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)