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News Member news Feb 28, 25
Welcoming new member organisations from Malaysia and Brazil
We are pleased to welcome two new organisations as World Obesity members, from Malaysia and Brazil.
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News Policy & Advocacy Jan 30, 25
New tool assesses policy impacts on obesity inequalities
This tool has been designed to evaluate the effects of obesity prevention policies on health inequalities.
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News Policy & Advocacy Jan 29, 25
MAPPS II - Understanding the global barriers to addressing obesity
We are very excited to launch the Management and Advocacy for Providers, Patients, and Systems (MAPPS) II Project.
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News Jan 20, 25
The Lancet launches new framework for redefining obesity as a chronic disease
The Lancet Commission has launched ground-breaking guidelines to redefine obesity as a chronic, systemic illness.
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News Jan 20, 25
New study highlights the impact of plant-based and sustainable diets on obesity
A systematic review explores the relationship between plant-based diets and their effects on obesity.
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News Dec 13, 24
2024 Year-end letter from our President and CEO
Our President, Simón Barquera, and CEO, Johanna Ralston, reflect on a fantastic 2024.
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News Policy & Advocacy Dec 13, 24
2024 in review: Policy & Advocacy
We leveraged opportunities at several events this year to help ensure obesity is a priority in the global health agenda.
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News Data Dec 13, 24
2024 in review: Data & Evidence
The Global Obesity Observatory had several key developments and saw another significant increase in usage this year.
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News Member news Dec 13, 24
2024 in review: Our members
In 2024, we were delighted to see our membership continue to grow as we expand into more areas around the world.
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