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News Policy & Advocacy Jul 30, 25

Civil society leaders call for bold action in UN NCD declaration

A recent opinion piece, published in the BMJ by civil society leaders, calls for bold action in UN NCD declaration

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News Jul 30, 25

New study highlights economic burden of COVID-19 linked to overweight and obesity

Study reveals the significant economic impacts of COVID-19 associated with overweight and obesity.

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News Member news Jun 30, 25

Welcoming six new member organisations

We are delighted to welcome several outstanding organisations as new members.

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Events News Jun 30, 25

SCOPE Schools in Chile and Brazil foster learning and collaboration

SCOPE Schools brought together healthcare professionals in Chile and Brazil in May.

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News Jun 20, 25

New research highlights importance of fat distribution in End-Stage Liver Disease

A new reviews provides a overview of how abdominal adipose tissues can influence the prognosis of patients with ESLD.

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News Jun 18, 25

New review calls for better integration of scale in obesity prevention cost-effectiveness studies

New review examines how economic evaluations of obesity prevention interventions incorporate considerations of scale.

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News Jun 17, 25

New review highlights gaps and opportunities in movement behaviour interventions for young people

A new study has explored the landscape of combined movement behaviour interventions for children and adolescents.

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News Jun 10, 25

Built for health? New review explores How neighbourhoods influence obesity through physical activity

A new review in Obesity Reviews examines how the design of neighbourhoods and cities influences obesity in adults.

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News Policy & Advocacy Jun 02, 25

World Obesity at WHA 78 - driving action on obesity and NCDs

The World Obesity team joined members and fellow health organisations at WHA 78 to elevate action on obesity.

Training & Events

SCOPE E-Learning

We offer the only internationally recognised course on obesity management. Read more here.

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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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