World Obesity Federation
Driving global efforts to reduce, prevent and treat obesity.
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At the World Obesity Federation we have been collating data for over 20 years. This database is online and available to view in various formats.
VIEW OUR DATAOur Members
Our members are organisations representing healthcare professionals, researchers, policy specialists and those with lived experience of obesity.
VIEW OUR MEMBERSSCOPE School Melbourne
Join us on 3 September at IFSO 2024 and delve into 'Obesity management & treatment: A multidisciplinary approach'.
FIND OUT MOREOur Image Bank
Our Image Bank forms a gallery of free-to-use images to ensure accurate, non-biased, respectful images are widely available.
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View allNews Jun 27, 24
Ultra-processed foods are ‘pushing aside’ all other food groups to dominate global diets
In a presentation at ICO 2024, Professor Carlos Monteiro highlights the dangers UPFs represent to global health.
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Almost half of Brazilian adults will be living with obesity within 20 years
Study suggests 48% of Brazilian adults will be living with obesity by 2044, with a further 27% living with overweight.
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Finnish advocacy group Terve Paino joins World Obesity Federation
The main goal of Terve Paino is to advocate for laws and regulations that promote a healthier food environment.
Read PostWorld 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.
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.
Find out moreUpcoming Events
View allSCOPE School Sep 03, 24
SCOPE School Melbourne
Join us on 3 September at IFSO 2024 and delve into 'Obesity management & treatment: A multidisciplinary approach'.
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XXVII IFSO World Congress: IFSO 2024
IFSO will be holding its 27th World Congress in Melbourne, Australia from 3 - 6 September 2024.
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UK Congress on Obesity (UKCO) 2024
UKCO 2024 takes place in Oxford on 24 and 25 September, hosted by the UK Association for the Study of Obesity.
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