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News World Obesity Day Mar 04, 24

Let’s talk differently about obesity

An article published in the BMJ on WOD 2024 suggests that it's time to fundamentally shift the narrative on obesity.

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Press Release World Obesity Day Mar 01, 24

World Obesity Atlas 2024: No area of the world is unaffected by the consequences of obesity

We've released our annual World Obesity Atlas, providing a comprehensive overview of obesity rates and trends worldwide.

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News Press Release Mar 01, 24

Despite significant progress, obesity management remains a challenge in the UAE

In the lead up to World Obesity Day 2024, our new report shows how serious the obesity challenge is in the UAE.

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Events SCOPE Feb 29, 24

SCOPE hosts ‘Obesity & Woman’s Health’ webinar for WOD 2024

Ahead of World Obesity Day, SCOPE held a webinar on the theme of obesity and women’s health.

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News Policy & Advocacy Jan 31, 24

WHO EB154: Advocating for better health and well-being

World Obesity participated in the 154th session of the WHO Executive Board in Geneva from 22 - 27 January 2024.

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News Policy & Advocacy Jan 31, 24

PMAC 2024: Geopolitics, human security and health equity

Dr Simón Barquera presents at the Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC) 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand

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News Member news Jan 31, 24

Welcoming our first new members of 2024

We welcome new our members - Obesity Action Scotland, and the Association for the Fight Against Obesity, Costa Rica.

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News Dec 22, 23

2023 Year-end letter from our President and CEO

Our President, Louise Baur & CEO, Johanna Ralston, reflect on our collective achievements in 2023.

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News Policy & Advocacy Dec 22, 23

2023 in review: Policy & Advocacy

We celebrate many achievements this year and share some of our policy and advocacy highlights from 2023.

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