World Obesity Federation
Driving global efforts to reduce, prevent and treat obesity.
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Global Obesity Observatory
At the World Obesity Federation we have been collating data for over 20 years. This database is online and available to view in various formats.
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Our Members
Our members are organisations representing healthcare professionals, researchers, policy specialists and those with lived experience of obesity.
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Our Image Bank
Our Image Bank forms a gallery of free-to-use images to ensure accurate, non-biased, respectful images are widely available.
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News Oct 02, 26
World Obesity at UNGA81: building the case for obesity in UHC
World Obesity convened leaders, spoke on panels across New York and ensured lived experience had a voice at UNGA81
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News Oct 02, 26
No UHC without obesity: leaders unite at UNGA81 breakfast roundtable
World Obesity united leaders at UNGA81 to explore how obesity can be built into fairer, more sustainable health systems
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News Oct 01, 26
New research indicates supportive networks and stigma-free care are key to engagement in obesity treatment
A study published in our journal ‘Obesity Reviews’ finds that supportive networks are central weight management.
Read PostWorld Obesity Resources
We have a wide range of resources available for you to download, read, use or purchase.
- Policy Dossiers - These provide evidence and resources to help policymakers, NGOs and others.
- Journals - World Obesity publishes four scientific, peer-reviewed journals.
- Image Bank - A gallery of free-to-use images to ensure accurate, non-biased, and respectful images are widely available.
- Resource Library - We produce a range of statements, responses, papers and reports related to obesity.
- Obesity: The Other Pandemic of the 21st Century - This work features contributions from leading experts in the field of obesity management and prevention.
Our Members
World Obesity Federation is a membership organisation representing national and regional associations dedicated to the study and management of obesity and related comorbidities.
Our membership body currently comprises more than 80 associations in over 100 countries and territories.
Our members are organisations representing healthcare professionals, researchers, policy specialists and those with lived experience of obesity. As well as a membership programme for non-profit organisations, World Obesity runs a Champions programme for partners.
Find out moreUpcoming Events
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ICO Jul 15, 26
International Congress on Obesity (ICO) 2026
We are delighted to announce that ICO 2026 will take place from 15–17 July 2026 in Mexico City, Mexico.
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ICO Jul 14, 26
Obesity Lived Experience Global Summit 2026
At ICO 2026, this Summit will bring together people living with obesity or related conditions
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SCOPE Jul 14, 26
SCOPE School Mexico
In conjunction with ICO 2026, SCOPE School is coming to Mexico City, Mexico, this 14 July.
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