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World Obesity Federation

Driving global efforts to reduce, prevent and treat obesity.

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Recent News

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News Oct 31, 24

Join the first global obesity Community of Practice

We are excited to establish this global network which aims to improve coordination and strengthen obesity networks.

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News Oct 17, 24

Obesity: The overlooked crisis in global health

As the global response to obesity reaches a tipping point, another major health report has failed to prioritise it.

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News Sep 23, 24

A year to act: Paving the way to the 2025 UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs

Addressing obesity must be at the heart of the global NCD response if we are to stem the tide of rising NCDs.

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Resources

World Obesity Resources

We have a wide range of resources available for you to download, read, use or purchase.

  • Policy Dossiers - These provide evidence and resources to help policymakers, NGOs and others.
  • Journals - World Obesity publishes four scientific, peer-reviewed journals.
  • Image Bank - A gallery of free-to-use images to ensure accurate, non-biased, and respectful images are widely available.
  • Resource Library - We produce a range of statements, responses, papers and reports related to obesity.
  • Obesity: The Other Pandemic of the 21st Century - This work features contributions from leading experts in the field of obesity management and prevention.
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Membership

Our Members

World Obesity Federation is a membership organisation representing national and regional associations dedicated to the study and management of obesity and related comorbidities.

Our membership body currently comprises more than 80 associations in over 100 countries and territories.

Our members are organisations representing healthcare professionals, researchers, policy specialists and those with lived experience of obesity. As well as a membership programme for non-profit organisations, World Obesity runs a Champions programme for partners.

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Upcoming Events

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SCOPE School Nov 18, 24

SCOPE School Abu Dhabi

Join us on the 18 November 2024 as we delve into our school titled 'Obesity Management: A shared responsibility'.

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SCOPE School Nov 28, 24

SCOPE School China: Advancing Multidisciplinary Obesity Management

Join us on the 28 and 29 November 2024 at our SCOPE School China: Advancing Multidisciplinary Obesity Management.

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SCOPE Dec 12, 24

SCOPE Sessions: Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease

Join us for the next webinar in the SCOPE Sessions series, focusing on Obesity and CVD, this December 12.

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