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News Press Release Jul 15, 26

Coca-Cola’s “sportswashing” of health-harming products at World Cup & previous major sporting events including Olympic Games amplified by digital media

New research exposes new marketing tactics by Coca-Cola and calls for greater scrutiny of its health-harming activities.

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News Press Release Jul 15, 26

Internet searches on weight-loss drugs have soared 25-fold in past decade

25-fold increase in internet searches for obesity medication sparks concern, study shows.

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Member news Jul 11, 26

Welcoming three new Members to the World Obesity community

We are delighted to welcome three new, committed organisations to the World Obesity community

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Member news Jul 10, 26

Strengthening collaboration on obesity prevention at the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Global Congress in Xi’an

This June, the 6th BRI Global Health International Congress was successfully held in Xi'an

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News Projects Jul 09, 26

Brazil’s MAPPS II Roundtable: Building a coordinated response to obesity prevention and care

In June 2026, World Obesity and partners in Brazil hosted a MAPPS II roundtable in Brasilia, Brazil.

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News Policy & Advocacy Jul 07, 26

Lancet Global Health commentary highlights the importance of lived experience in shaping the future of global health

New comment highlights why Lived experience must be recognised as expertise in global health decision-making.

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Blog Jun 25, 26

Obesity & HIV/AIDS: common causes, common solutions

The growing overlap between HIV & obesity suggests the future may lie in more integrated, people-centred health systems.

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News Jun 12, 26

Landmark study in Chile shows food policies can reduce childhood obesity - here’s what it means for the world

A new study in Chile provides strong evidence that a package of food environment policies can reduce rates of obesity.

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News Press Release Jun 11, 26

Brazil convenes national experts to strengthen obesity prevention and care as part of global MAPPS II initiative

On 11 June 2026, experts convene in Brasília to examine Brazil's obesity challenge and identify priorities for action.

Training & Events

SCOPE E-Learning

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Data

Global Obesity Observatory

We offer various statistics, maps and key data around the topic of obesity. You can find all that and more here.

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Policy & Advocacy

Our Policy Priorities

We have developed five key areas of policy that are a priority to us. Want to know more? Check them out here!

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