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News SCOPE Aug 31, 23
New SCOPE module - Genetics and Obesity
This new module, authored by Prof. Sadaf Farooqi, outlines how genetic changes contribute to obesity.
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News Policy & Advocacy Jul 27, 23
International agencies launch publications relating to obesity and childhood health
International agencies such as WHO, UNICEF and FAO recently launched a number of publications relating to obesity.
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News Member news Jul 26, 23
World Obesity welcomes Chilean member association ACHINUMET
Our newest full member is the Chilean Association for Clinical Nutrition, Obesity and Metabolism (ACHINUMET).
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News Member news Jul 26, 23
Meet our Members: Cordial Institute
Find out more about World Obesity member, the Cordial Institute, a 'think and do tank' based in Brazil.
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News Jul 26, 23
Clinical Obesity celebrates its first Impact Factor!
This year, our international peer-reviewed journal, Clinical Obesity, received its first Impact Factor of 3.3.
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News Jul 20, 23
World Obesity welcomes two lived experience representatives to our Board!
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Ogweno Stephen and Amber Huett-Garcia to our Board of Trustees.
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News Projects Jun 30, 23
The CO-CREATE EU project launches a new Youth Advocacy Toolkit
The launch took place during a webinar event to explore CO-CREATE's aims and research, and how to use the Toolkit.
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News Member news Jun 30, 23
Meet our Members: Malaysian Association for the Study of Obesity (MASO)
Meet MASO, an organisation which aims to facilitate obesity research, promote understanding and lead national action.
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News Policy & Advocacy Jun 30, 23
Instituto Cordial hosts webinar ‘Scenario of obesity in Brazil: challenges and perspectives’
This event presented some of the latest frameworks on obesity at a national and international level.
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