• Thousands of people turned out to support Walk 2014, which aims to promote a healthy lifestyle.
    Thousands of people turned out to support Walk 2014, which aims to promote a healthy lifestyle.
  • The eighth annual walk is the longest-running public health awareness event in the UAE.
    The eighth annual walk is the longest-running public health awareness event in the UAE.
  • The event drew more than 21,000 people in white walkathon T-shirts and bags, who marched a combined 150 million steps along a 5.5km route at Yas Marina Circuit to support diabetes awareness.
    The event drew more than 21,000 people in white walkathon T-shirts and bags, who marched a combined 150 million steps along a 5.5km route at Yas Marina Circuit to support diabetes awareness.
  • The UAE is 15th in the world in terms of diabetes prevalence, with nearly 19 per cent of the population living with the condition, according to the International Diabetes Federation.
    The UAE is 15th in the world in terms of diabetes prevalence, with nearly 19 per cent of the population living with the condition, according to the International Diabetes Federation.
  • Also new this year was Health X, a community-orientated health and well-being forum aimed at sharing ideas between health professionals.
    Also new this year was Health X, a community-orientated health and well-being forum aimed at sharing ideas between health professionals.

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Walk 2014 at Yas Marina Circuit - in pictures

Robert Mickelson

November 10, 2014

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The eighth annual walk is the longest-running public health awareness event in the UAE. All photos by Irene García León for The National

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