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News Sep 21, 22
Economic impact of overweight and obesity set to reach 3.3% of global GDP by 2060
New study predicts US$2.2 trillion could be saved annually if overweight and obesity prevalence remained at 2019 levels
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News Mar 04, 22
One billion people globally estimated to be living with obesity by 2030
Published on WOD 2022, the Atlas report estimates that by 2030 a billion people globally will be living with obesity.
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News Jun 30, 22
STOP Project and WHO publish six new briefings
The STOP Project and the World Health Organization have developed a set of policy briefs.
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Recent Events
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ICO Oct 18, 22
International Congress on Obesity 2022
The International Congress on Obesity (ICO) will be returning in October 2022 and coming to Melbourne, Australia!
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SCOPE School Oct 17, 22
SCOPE School Melbourne
SCOPE School is coming to Melbourne this October, exploring 'Obesity Management and Treatment in Primary Care'.
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Other Events Aug 23, 22
IFSO 2022: 25th World Congress
The IFSO will be holding its 25th World Congress in Fontainebleau Miami from 23 - 27 August 2022
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