World Obesity Federation

Global Obesity Observatory

Database

26 Aug 2020

This interactive map allows users to explore many different aspects related to global obesity hosted by the World Obesity Federation.

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23 Jun 2020

WHO Civil Society Working Group

Webinar ‘People at the center: challenges and solutions of PLWNCDS during the COVID-19 pandemic’

According to World Health Organization, People living with or affected by major non-communicable diseases (NCD) and conditions: such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease, hypertension and diabetes, appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the COVID-19. Several risk factors attributable to NCDs also make people vulnerable to the virus, and obesity-related condit...

23 Jun 2020

30 Apr 2020

World Obesity Federation

Children, Obesity and COVID-19: Risk and recommendations for the most vulnerable populations

In response to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, the World Obesity Federation and colleagues launched a series of webinars on COVID-19 & Obesity. The third webinar of the series explored the implications of COVID-19 for children, and the impact of the pandemic on the treatment and prevention of childhood obesity, a crucial public health concern.

30 Apr 2020

30 Apr 2020

World Obesity Federation

People at the Centre: Obesity, COVID-19, and the Patient Perspective

In response to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, the World Obesity Federation and colleagues launched a series of webinars on COVID-19 & Obesity. The second webinar of the series delved into the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic for people at the centre; patients with obesity and physicians.

30 Apr 2020

30 Apr 2020

World Obesity Federation

World Obesity Live - The collision of two pandemics: COVID-19 and obesity

In response to the current COVID-19 Pandemic, the World Obesity Federation and colleagues launched a series of webinars on COVID-19 & Obesity. The first webinar of the series presented the growing evidence for the worsening of COVID-19 symptoms amongst patients with obesity.

30 Apr 2020

23 Mar 2020

World Obesity Federation

World Obesity Day: ‘All countries significantly off track to meet 2025 WHO targets on Obesity’

All countries are worryingly off track to meet the 2025 global targets to which they have committed, despite just 5 years to go.  By 2025, global obesity prevalence is predicted to reach 18% in men and surpass 21% in women, with many countries experiencing much higher levels. Five countries – US, China, Brazil, India and Russia – account for around a third of all cases of obesity in adult...

23 Mar 2020

04 Mar 2020

NCD Alliance

Spread the word on 4 March: The roots of obesity run deep

Obesity organisations around the world are coming together on 4 March 2020 to mark World Obesity Day and call for more comprehensive solutions, treatment, and shared accountability for addressing the global epidemic that is obesity. People with obesity are constantly shamed and blamed for their disease. The World Obesity Federation is demanding change to make this stop and ensure people get the ca...

04 Mar 2020

World Obesity Federation

SCOPE

03 Oct 2019

SCOPE is a free internationally-recognized certification in obesity management. It equips health professionals with up to date, evidence-based obesity management resources, to better treat their patients with obesity and to excel in their c...

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