MAPPS
MAPPS II is generating global and country-level evidence to strengthen obesity prevention and care across health systems.
MAPPS II is a global initiative led by the World Obesity Federation between 2025 and 2027. Building on the first MAPPS project, which identified major gaps in obesity services across health systems, MAPPS II is generating updated evidence on obesity prevention, treatment and care, with a focus on health system capacity, policy action, and inequities in care pathways.
MAPPS II
The project brings together perspectives from healthcare professionals, public health and policy stakeholders, civil society, and people with lived experience of obesity. Through global surveys, in-depth country work and national stakeholder engagement, MAPPS II aims to support stronger, more equitable and integrated responses to obesity.
Get involvedIf you are interested in working with us to expand this project, please contact us here: health_systems@worldobesity.org
Deep-dive country work
In addition to global activities, MAPPS II is conducting in-depth engagement in six deep-dive countries: Brazil, China, India, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Spain.
This work explores national obesity care, prevention and policy landscapes in greater detail. Activities include stakeholder engagement, qualitative interviews, multi-stakeholder roundtables, and work to support coalition-building and advocacy.
The deep-dive process is currently underway across all six countries. Emerging findings will help identify common challenges, national priorities and opportunities to strengthen obesity policy, prevention and care.
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The MAPPS II surveys are now live!
MAPPS II has collected global insights through surveys for healthcare professionals, public health experts, policymakers, advocacy organisations and civil society actors, people with lived experience of obesity, and caregivers. Survey findings will inform global analysis and support country-level discussions on obesity prevention, treatment, management and policy.
To participate in the MAPPS II project, you can share your understanding and experience of your country’s obesity health care system, public health and policy landscape in relation to obesity and the broader societal and social context please consider completing one or more of the surveys below:
MAPPS II
Healthcare survey
Healthcare professionals
Available in other languages:
Click the below link for English.
The main MAPPS II healthcare professional survey has now closed.
Targeted data collection remains open in selected countries, including Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Fiji, Tonga and Kiribati, where additional responses are being sought to strengthen representation.
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MAPPS II
Policymaker survey
Public health experts, policymakers, advocacy groups & civil society
Available in other languages:
Click the below link for English.
Open until 31 July 2026
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MAPPS II - Participant Information Sheet
MAPPS II - Participant Information Sheet
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for participants of the MAPPS II surveys.
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MAPPS II Ethics Policy
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All of our MAPPS II surveys are available in several languages. We will continue to update this list as new languages become available.
If you have any queries about the MAPPS II project, contact our team.
Country report cards
Individual country report cards based on the MAPPS research can be found on the Global Obesity Observatory.
To find a country’s report card, see visit our Global Obesity Observatory here.
COUNTRY REPORT CARDS
Any questions?
If you have any queries about the MAPPS II project, or any other area of our work, contact our team.
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