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News World Obesity Day Mar 28, 24
Walking for obesity in Singapore
SASO hosted a successful Walk for Obesity event this 4 March, as well as other activities.
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News World Obesity Day Mar 28, 24
Let’s talk about obesity and … Costa Rica
ALCO, our member organisation in Costa Rica, organised a landmark event this WOD that convened key players.
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News World Obesity Day Mar 28, 24
World Obesity Day in China: Millions participate in ground-breaking events and research
Many World Obesity Day events and activites were organised by OPC-CNS and other organisations.
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News World Obesity Day Mar 04, 24
Let’s talk differently about obesity
An article published in the BMJ on WOD 2024 suggests that it's time to fundamentally shift the narrative on obesity.
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Press Release World Obesity Day Mar 01, 24
World Obesity Atlas 2024: No area of the world is unaffected by the consequences of obesity
We've released our annual World Obesity Atlas, providing a comprehensive overview of obesity rates and trends worldwide.
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News Press Release Mar 01, 24
Despite significant progress, obesity management remains a challenge in the UAE
In the lead up to World Obesity Day 2024, our new report shows how serious the obesity challenge is in the UAE.
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Events SCOPE Feb 29, 24
SCOPE hosts ‘Obesity & Woman’s Health’ webinar for WOD 2024
Ahead of World Obesity Day, SCOPE held a webinar on the theme of obesity and women’s health.
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News Policy & Advocacy Jan 31, 24
WHO EB154: Advocating for better health and well-being
World Obesity participated in the 154th session of the WHO Executive Board in Geneva from 22 - 27 January 2024.
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News Policy & Advocacy Jan 31, 24
PMAC 2024: Geopolitics, human security and health equity
Dr Simón Barquera presents at the Prince Mahidol Award Conference (PMAC) 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand
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