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News Oct 17, 23
The impact of weight bias globally: how to shift the stigma
The World Obesity Federation releases position statement by global obesity community addressing weight stigma.
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Events News Sep 28, 23
Transforming the obesity story at the Global Obesity Forum 2023
Stakeholders gathered at GOF 2023 with the purpose of bringing coherence to a complex and often fragmented landscape.
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News Policy & Advocacy Sep 28, 23
Elevating obesity at the 78th UN General Assembly
World Obesity members, volunteers and staff were involved in many events, forums and meetings at UNGA 78 in New York.
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Events Member news Sep 28, 23
Reflections from the XXVI IFSO World Congress
Sessions at this landmark congress ranged from in-depth courses to engaging panel discussions.
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News Sep 28, 23
Obesity: The Other Pandemic of the 21st Century - Chapter focus
‘Comorbidities associated with obesity’ investigates related comorbidities in the patient living with obesity.
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News Projects Sep 27, 23
Young people have ideas to tackle obesity – but are we listening?
CO-CREATE publishes a set of scientific papers on working with adolescents to tackle obesity.
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News SCOPE Aug 31, 23
Dr Georgios Valsamakis awarded SCOPE International Fellowship
Congratulations to Dr Valsamakis for receiving the SCOPE International Fellowship Award!
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News Member news Aug 31, 23
Canadian lived experience advocacy group Obesity Matters joins World Obesity
Our newest member is a Canadian non-profit representing the lived experience community.
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News SCOPE Aug 31, 23
New SCOPE module - Genetics and Obesity
This new module, authored by Prof. Sadaf Farooqi, outlines how genetic changes contribute to obesity.
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