SCOPE School São Paulo
Jun 25, 2024
25 June 2024
The World Obesity Federation is pleased to be hosting a SCOPE School in São Paulo, Brazil, this June.
The prevalence of obesity has been steadily increasing worldwide and has emerged as a major public health concern in Brazil over the past two decades. With approximately 20% of Brazil's population affected by obesity, the country faces significant health and economic challenges.
Ahead of ICO 2024, we will be welcoming world experts to share and discuss the most up to date evidence in obesity science. In addition, sessions will be held on the global obesity policy landscape and implications for policy in Brazil and the wider Latin America region, allowing participants to develop skills in obesity advocacy.
This SCOPE School will represent an opportunity for both clinical and public health professionals, as well as people with lived experience and journalists, to increase their knowledge of obesity, interact with their peers, and share challenges and success stories.
Participants will receive 4 points towards SCOPE Certification.
By the end of the School, you will:
- Be aware of the health consequences of obesity.
- Understand the challenges associated with long-term weight maintenance and factors influencing sustained outcomes.
- Be able to identify the benefits and opportunities of addressing obesity in primary care.
- Be able to discuss the role of health professionals as health systems advocates and the potential to affect policy change.
- Have an improved understanding of the importance of a multistakeholder approach, including media, and patients with lived experience.
Target Audience
Primary healthcare professionals working in clinical practice, including primary care medical practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, dietitians, psychologists, surgeons specialising in metabolic and bariatric surgery, researchers, public health professionals, policymakers, media professionals, journalists, advocates and people with lived experience.
Agenda
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Agenda
| Time | Title | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Registration and Welcome Tea/Coffee | |
| 09:00 - 09:20 | Opening Remarks: Addressing Obesity – A Multifaceted Approach | Ricardo Cohen, Hospital Alemão Oswaldo Cruz, Brazil |
| 09:20 - 09:45 | Understanding Obesity: Global Data and WHO Acceleration Plan |
Johanna Ralston, CEO, World Obesity Federation |
| 09:45 - 10:30 | Obesity as a Chronic Disease: Pathophysiology, Metabolic Implications, and Body Composition Assessment | Ada Cuevas, Advanced Center for Metabolic Medicine and Nutrition, Chile |
| 10:30 - 11:15 | Childhood Obesity: Risk, Prevention, and Intervention Strategies | Louise Baur, President of World Obesity Federation & Paediatrician, Australia |
| 11:15 - 11:30 | Networking Break with Tea/Coffee | |
| 11:30 - 12:15 | Tackling Obesity Stigma: Impact on Healthcare Delivery and Mental Health | Cintia Cercato, Endocrinologist, Brazil |
| 12:15 - 13:30 | Panel Discussion: Integrating Obesity Services into Primary Care |
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| 13:30 - 14:30 | Lunch break | |
| 14:30 - 15:00 |
Lessons from the HIV epidemic for the Obesity Pandemic |
Dr Nomathemba Chandiwana, South Africa |
| 15:00 - 15:30 |
Undertaking a Needs Assessment for Obesity in the Health System |
Alessandra Durstine, USA |
| 15:30 - 16:15 | Breakout Session: Assessing Barriers to Obesity Care and Early Detection Services in the Community | |
| 16:15 - 17:00 | Panel: The evolving role of people with lived experience |
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| 17:00 - 17:15 |
The Way Forward - the Role of People with Lived Experience in Health Policy |
Magdalena Wetzel, Head of Policy, World Obesity Federation |
| 17:15 - 17:30 | Closing |
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