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News Policy & Advocacy Sep 29, 22
WHO RC Meetings 2022: AFRO, SEARO & EURO
World Obesity delegates participated in these meetings to raise obesity and related policies up the political agenda
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News SCOPE Sep 29, 22
Update on our 2020 SCOPE Leadership Programme Cohorts!
Update on our specialised programme for healthcare professionals focused on the clinical care of patients with obesity
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News Member news Sep 29, 22
Newest members bring World Obesity representation to over 100 countries!
World Obesity's membership base continues to expand with exciting additions to our community
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News Policy & Advocacy Sep 29, 22
World Obesity calls for policies to tackle chemical obesogens
Senior policy advisor, Dr Lobstein, calls for greater attention to policies to counter the effects of chemical obesogens
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SCOPE Blog Sep 28, 22
Leading the way in Obesity Medicine: a blog by Dr Steven Soo Huat Teoh
Steven talks about his experiences and highlights as a SCOPE Leadership Programme participant
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News Press Release 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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Events News Aug 31, 22
World Obesity at IFSO2022: Collaboration and innovation offer promise for addressing obesity
Delegates from and affiliates of the World Obesity Federation chaired, presented and debated at IFSO2022 in Miami.
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News Aug 31, 22
A warm welcome to new Journal EiCs
World Obesity welcomes our new journal EiCs, Prof. Brian Oldfield and Prof. Shahrad Taheri
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News Member news Aug 31, 22
Agencies in Spain demand regulation to protect the rights of children
World Obesity member, the Gasol Foundation, leads a joint demand in Spain for a regulation to protect children
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