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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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MAPPS II Roundtable in Brazil

On 11 June 2026, Brazil hosts the global MAPPS II initiative as experts gather in Brasília to advance action on obesity.

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World Obesity at the 79th World Health Assembly

In May, the World Obesity delegation joined our Members and partners to advocate for action on obesity at the 79th WHA.

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ECO 2026: Strengthening international collaboration on obesity

World Obesity attended the European Congress of Obesity (ECO) in Istanbul this May 11 - 14.

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India’s MAPPS II Roundtable: Rethinking obesity through policy, people, and multisectoral action

In April 2026, World Obesity and partners in India hosted a MAPPS II roundtable in New Delhi, India.

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SCOPE National Fellowship awarded to Dr Abdulhameed Alhazmi

Congratulations to Dr Abdulhameed Alhazmi, the newest recipient of the prestigious SCOPE National Fellowship!

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New review calls for urgent policy action on Obesity in India

A new Editor’s Choice article published in Clinical Obesity highlights the rapidly growing burden of obesity in India.

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Statement to the 79th World Health Assembly - Obesity and UHC

Provisional agenda item 12.4 – Universal Health Coverage

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Statement to the 79th World Health Assembly - Obesity and Liver

Provisional agenda item 12.1 NCDs – Obesity & Liver

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Preventing childhood obesity and type 2 diabetes: advancing leadership for sustainable impact

Co-hosted by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the World Diabetes Foundation (WDF) and World Obesity.

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