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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.

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News May 30, 25

Reframing obesity with People with Lived Experience at the centre

On the sidelines of ECO 2025, World Obesity, GOPA and ECPO co-hosted a session for people living with obesity.

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News May 30, 25

ECO 2025: Advancing collaboration across Europe for a healthier future

We joined researchers, clinicians, policymakers, lived experience advocates and partner organisations at ECO 2025.

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News May 29, 25

New review evaluates efficacy and safety of obesity medications in youth

A new review provides a detailed comparison of obesity medications approved for use in children and adolescents.

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News Policy & Advocacy May 28, 25

World Obesity at the United Nations Multistakeholder Hearing on NCDs

Volunteers and staff participated in the Interactive Multistakeholder Hearing at UN Headquarters in New York.

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News May 27, 25

New review highlights gaps and discrepancies in obesity guidelines for adolescents vs. adults

Study reveals significant gaps in how obesity is diagnosed and managed in adolescents compared to adults.

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News May 20, 25

New study highlights inconsistent impact of combined diet and activity interventions in adolescents

New study explores evidence on interventions that combine physical activity & diet changes to improve adolescent health.

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News Report May 19, 25

New World Heart Report underscores urgent need to address obesity to reduce Cardiovascular Disease

The World Heart Federation has launched the World Heart Report 2025, with a focus on obesity and CVD worldwide.

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News Policy & Advocacy May 15, 25

World Obesity participates in the Second General Meeting of the Global Coordination Mechanism on NCDs

Since 2014, the World Health Organization’s GCM supports the implementation of the WHO Global Action Plan 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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