The news of the death of Juan Pedro Francothe Mexican who received the in 2017 Guinness record As the world’s most obese man, he shocked public opinion and drew attention to the challenges of extreme obesity.
Franco, who reached a weight of almost 600 kilos and became a well-known personality through his international media presence, died in his home state at the age of 41 Aguascalientes.
The cause was a Kidney infection which became complicated and led to his hospitalization and subsequent death, according to a statement from his treating doctor, Jose Antonio Castaneda.
The specialist explained that the infection caused a series of systemic complications in the days before death.
“In recent days, his health condition has been compromised due to a kidney infection with systemic complications, which led to his death during his hospitalization,” he explained. Castaneda in the message disseminated to the media.
The doctor also recalled the importance of the case Juan Pedro Franco to highlight the impact of severe obesity as a disease and not just an isolated phenomenon, and to highlight the need for “empathy, science and coordinated work beyond the stigma that still surrounds it.”
Franco’s transformation process began in 2017 when he was 32 years old and weighed around 1.5 kg 595 kilos relied on the support of Jose Antonio Castaneda and began comprehensive treatment.
This approach involved the introduction of a Mediterranean dietwith an emphasis on fruits and vegetables, and performing two surgical procedures: a sleeve gastrectomy followed by a gastric bypass.
The results were notable as Franco lost one 49% of your starting weighta value that allowed him to regain his mobility, reduce the risks associated with diabetes and high blood pressure and reintegrate himself into certain daily routines that were previously impossible for him.
The popularity of his story grew after the recognition of the Guinness record and his appearance in various media and documentaries that made him a reference in the fight against obesity at international level.
In one of the most impressive episodes of his life in 2020 Juan Pedro Franco managed to overcome infection COVID-19a circumstance that, due to his medical history, entailed a high risk of complications.
The success of this recovery was largely attributed to weight loss and the success of bariatric procedures.
Jose Antonio Castaneda He publicly expressed his condolences to Franco’s family and loved ones and emphasized the deep scars his story left behind.
He highlighted the “perseverance, resilience and honesty with which he shared his life, which evoked empathy in many people and motivated others to face their own health challenges.”
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