Unilever Research and Development and A Star, the Singapore agency for Science, Technology and Research, organized a symposium to discuss on the causes and prevention of Diabetes and Cardiovascular disease. A total of 250 delegates were expected to attend the meeting along with academic researchers and representatives from public health bodies, NGOs, and private companies.
During the meeting, it was found that developing countries constitute about 80% of Diabetes patients. It also came to light that India and China are the first two countries with the maximum count of diabetic persons. The situation is expected to worsen in the coming two decades. According to Sir Prof. Gluckman from the University of Auckland, “Asians appear to be particularly susceptible to these diseases and are becoming ill at a younger age and a lower body mass index than other ethnic groups.” The experts are still unable to find the reasons for this epidemic.
Jim Crilly (EVP Unilever Research) highlighted that the main purpose of the symposium extended beyond sharing information. He added, “Our aim was to seek opportunities for Unilever to partner and collaborate with the best international and local experts in this field. Unilever as a major manufacturer in the fast moving consumer goods sector seeks to use its brands, R&D and innovations to make Asian consumers lives healthier and happier everyday.”
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