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News Member news Nov 02, 22
ASO submits position statement on UK government narrative around obesity prevention
The UK Association for the Study of Obesity (ASO) is deeply concerned by the current narrative around this topic
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News Member news Nov 02, 22
IFSO & ASMBS publish new guidelines for bariatric surgery
These guidelines make recommendations on bariatric surgery that IFSO and ASMBS hope will become the global norm
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News Nov 01, 22
ECPO launches ‘Voices of Youth in Obesity’ podcast
This focuses on the perspective of teenagers and young adults living with overweight and obesity
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News Oct 20, 22
Adolescents living with obesity would recommend meal replacement therapy, suggests Pediatric Obesity study
Adolescents participated in a study to share their experiences and provide information.
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News Member news Oct 15, 22
Meet our Members - Desiderata Institute Brazil
Find out more about World Obesity member, the Desiderata Institute, who specialise in childhood obesity prevention
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News Oct 10, 22
A better understanding of challenges facing adolescents living with obesity is essential, suggests Pediatric Obesity study
Misperceptions between ALwO, caregivers, and healthcare professionals indicates need for support and training
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Sep 29, 22
WHO’s Nothing for us, without us: lived experience film series
Nothing for Us, Without Us: listening & learning from people with lived experience is a piece of work initiated by WHO
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Events News Sep 29, 22
UN General Assembly - Obesity on the global agenda
World Obesity co-hosted a side event to launch the new global obesity economics data.
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News SCOPE Sep 29, 22
SCOPE Certification: Change to assessment method 2023
The new exam will allow learners to confidently grasp essential key concepts and skills in obesity management
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