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Today is
#WorldObesityDay
! ⭕
#EveryBodyNeedsEverybody
this
#WOD2021
. Join with us as we bring together the global community and work towards building happier, healthier and longer lives for everybody.
👉 Get involved:
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THANK YOU👏 to,
@UNICEF
,
@WHO
& our speakers, moderators & guests who attended our
#WHA75
event. Great ideas shared on how we can ALL remove barriers to success in
#obesity
policy.
⭕️
@christufton
⭕️
@SaniaNishtar
⭕️
@SBarquera
⭕️
@BrocqSarah
⭕️
@jtoop
⭕️
@Branca59
⭕️
@JacquelineB_Me
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"People do not ‘choose’
#obesity
or diabetes or cancer. They have just been overwhelmed by a toxic environment.” We support government action, but it must be the right action. Govt must do more to address the obesogenic environment in which we live first.
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In recognition of his achievements, we've awarded
@AbdTahrani
a SCOPE International Fellowship, the most prestigious award offered by SCOPE.
Dr Abd Tahrani has been invaluable in his contribution to obesity medicine and hope there's a lot more to come!
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Today is
#WorldObesityDay
⭕!
#Obesity
is a complex interaction of different factors, for different people, in different countries and cultures. 🌍
One universal strategy for every person is never going to be the solution. ❌
That’s why we want to open up the conversation.
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There's less than a week until
#WorldObesityDay
! It's time to change how
#Obesity
is perceived in the media. It's time to change how employers/educators stigmatise weight. It's time to change how our very friends & family view weight. Join us next week. Let's all
#EndWeightStigma
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"We owe it to our children, and the children of the world, to give them an environment where nutritious foods and environments are the norm, not the exception." -
@DrTedros
@WHO
#WorldObesityDay
⭕️
#EveryBodyNeedsEverybody
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Global childhood
#obesity
is rising dramatically, yet countries are not incorporating prevention and treatment of obesity into their health systems and national plans. Obesity must be a part of Universal Health Coverage efforts.
#UNGA74
#UHC
#HLMUHC
#HealthforAll
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'People with
#obesity
are stigmatised as lazy, gluttonous, unintelligent, unattractive, and lacking in social skills. None of these stereotypes are supported by research.
So if not based on evidence, why are these beliefs so widespread?'
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On
#WorldObesityDay
, we are joining with the
@WHO
to convene a meeting for global leaders and stakeholders to share perspectives and mobilise efforts towards a global response to the obesity pandemic.
📅 March 4th
➡️ For more details, contact us: advocacy
@worldobesity
.org.
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Less than a day to go until
#WorldObesityDay
! 🌍Research has shown that weight stigma has a extensive negative impact on mental health. It's time we change this narrative. Together, we can change the conversation and all start our journey to
#EndWeightStigma
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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Just over two hours left to go!
@TheLancet
Commission on Obesity will publish our joint report 'The
#GlobalSyndemic
of obesity, undernutrition and climate change'.
TONIGHT at 2330 h GMT we publish the
#GlobalSyndemic
Commission underpinning factors driving
#Obesity
,
#Undernutrition
, &
#ClimateChange
. Report cowritten by 26 Commissioners from
@WorldObesity
@RedstoneGWSPH
&
@AucklandUni
and more. Follow
#GlobalSyndemic
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Here at our Mexico City roundtable on how to tackle obesity, we’ve
#Adenough
of junk food advertising -
@1CINyS
@SBarquera
@johanna_ralston
@jamieoliver
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To have a real impact on obesity, we need to work together to address its many root causes throughout society.
Obesity cannot be simplified to any one cause. Join us this
#WorldObesityDay
⭕ and let’s work together to address the ROOTS of obesity.
➡️
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Together,
@WHO
and
@WorldObesity
will tomorrow release their report: Taking Action on Childhood Obesity. Investing in children’s health will help us meet the
#SDGs
and
#endweightstigma
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Congratulations to Mexico for voting in favour of health above commercial interests!
The modification of
#FrontOfPackLabelling
is an opportunity to increase consumer information that could reduce poor dietary choices thus improve health.
#EtiquetadoClaroYa
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Earlier today we launched a joint
@WHO
/
@WorldObesity
report - ‘Taking Action on Childhood Obesity’. Why not take a look here: The report gives an update on the global progress to addressing childhood obesity.
#HLM3
#ChildhoodObesity
#UNGA
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The ROOTS of obesity run deep.
This
#WorldObesityDay
we will be exploring the true ROOTS of
#obesity
and urging fundamental changes to reinforce awareness and action. Join us and get involved.
Our website is now fully LIVE. Find it here:
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The
@TheLancet
’s new series on the double burden of malnutrition highlights that under and overnutrition co-exist side by side.
Programmes addressing malnutrition must include obesity in their scope or
@WHO
targets on
#nutrition
and
#NCDs
will be missed
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Top 6 barriers to
#obesity
treatment: inadequate finance, lack of obesity training, obesity not recognised as a disease, lack of specialist teams, lack of public awareness & the obesogenic environment.
🚨
#UHC
isn’t possible without addressing these!
#HealthforAll
#UNGA78
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🚨 1 in 5 adults worldwide are expected to have
#obesity
by 2025.
🆕 Our position paper with
@worldheartfed
summarises the relationship between obesity and cardiovascular disease (
#CVD
) mortality.
📝 Learn more:
#WorldHealthDay
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"Obesity has been found to be one of the biggest risk factors leading to hospitalisation for those with coronavirus."
1/2
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'Obesity increases the risk of death from Covid-19 by nearly 50% and may make vaccines against the disease less effective'.
New study, published in our journal Obesity Reviews, demonstrates that
#obesity
increases mortality from COVID-19.
@Wiley_Health
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🚨 1 in 5 adults worldwide are expected to have
#obesity
by 2025.
🆕 Our position paper with
@worldheartfed
summarises the relationship between obesity and cardiovascular disease (
#CVD
) mortality.
📝 Learn more:
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Food labels need to change to address
#Obesity
and the
#NCDs
.
Today, Mexico has the opportunity to make history by voting for the implementation of the warning nutrition label regulation.
This measure can help consumers choose healthy foods.
#EtiquetadoClaroYa
#ClearFOPLNow
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A new study, featured in
@bmj_latest
, shows that the obesogenic environment is a key factor in rising
#obesity
rates.
'Rapid changes in obesity are a result of genetic predisposition combined with an unfavourable enivironment' - Prof. John Wilding.
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🔴 By 2025, global obesity prevalence is projected to reach 18% in men 🧑 and 21% in women 👩🦱
➡️ Our position paper with
@worldheartfed
explores the key trends and predictions for the prevalence of
#obesity
and
#CVD
.
🔗
#WorldHeartDay
#UseHeart
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Top 6 barriers to
#obesity
treatment: inadequate finance, lack of obesity training, obesity not recognised as a disease, lack of specialist teams, lack of public awareness & the obesogenic environment.
🚨
#UHC
isn’t possible without addressing these!
#HealthforAll
#UHCDay
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We are excited to announce that this year’s
#WorldObesityDay
will be focusing on weight stigma. Keep checking our website for further information in the upcoming weeks!
#StopObesityStigma
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"We need to move beyond an approach based only on trying to change the behaviours of individuals or families to one that addresses the environment which all to often encourages poor diet and sedentary behaviour."
#Childhoodobesity
#HLM3
#NCDs
@BBC
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#WorldObesityDay
⭕ is less than a month away, on the 4th March! 📢
This year, it's time to change perceptions and the narrative around obesity. Find out more and get involved by sharing your stories, events and photos on our website.
👉
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Earlier this month, the
@WHO
and
@STOPobesityEU
launched a new set of policy briefs to help policymakers implement priority policies to prevent childhood obesity.
➡️ Find them here:
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At
@WorldObesity
office we've
#AdEnough
of
#junkfoodads
fuelling the
#childobesity
epidemic.
@jamieoliver
calls for a 9pm watershef on HFSS ads!
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'Obesity affects people of all ages, geographies and socioeconomic backgrounds'. For too long the discussions around obesity has been fixed on individual responsibility. We believe this misleading narrative must end. It's time for a new
#obesity
narrative.
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Congratulations Dr Tim Lobstein for winning the first William Philip T. James Award! 🎉
We've been incredibly honoured to work with Tim for some time now and his work in
#obesity
has spanned decades, and we hope long into the future.
#ECOICO2020
➡️
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The roots of obesity run deep, and the societal impacts deeper still.
This
#WorldObesityDay
organisations around the world are joining to break the cycle of shame and blame.
Become a force for change on the 4th March and get involved: .
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Our new report released today reveals:
🔹 Economic cost of overweight and obesity is set to reach 3.3% of global GDP by 2060
🔹 US$2.2 trillion could be saved annually if overweight and obesity prevalence remained at 2019 levels.
➡️
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This
#worldobesityday
11/10 we are raising awareness about the prevalence, severity and diversity of weight stigma. More tweets & information about it coming soon but in the meantime, give this great article by Dr Stuart Flint a read.
#stopobesitystigma
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#WorldObesityDay
⭕️ is tomorrow! 📢
Obesity is a complex interaction of different factors, for different people, in different countries and cultures. One universal strategy for every person is never going to be the solution.
👉 Get involved:
#WOD2024
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COVID-19 is killing people with obesity at significantly higher rates. Evidence on the association between COVID-19 & underlying obesity is an opportunity for urgent action.
The time is now for
@WHO
& governments to step up global action on obesity.
#EB148
#PrioritizeObesity
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'
#Childhoodobesity
is one of the most serious global public health challenges of the 21st century, affecting every country in the world'. Check out our joint
@WHO
/
@WorldObesity
report here:
#NCDs
#Obesity
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The wait is over! We’re pleased to today launch a joint
@WHO
/
@WorldObesity
report - ‘Taking Action on Childhood Obesity’. The report gives an update on the global progress to addressing childhood obesity. Take a look at it here:
#ChildhoodObesity
#NCDs
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Our image banks aim is to stop obesity stigma in the media. Tired of seeing stigmatising imagery in the news, work presentations and elsewhere?
Help us make a difference and start using our image bank today!
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March 4th is
#WorldObesityDay
⭕
To address obesity, we believe everyone must learn from each other. To inspire this change,
#EveryBodyNeedsEverybody
.
Get involved and share your stories and how you plan to mark March 4th this year.
➡️ Submit here:
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Almost two months ago now we published a joint
@WHO
and
@WorldObesity
report into
#ChildhoodObesity
. With the
#G20Summit
fast approaching, it is increasingly clear we need more government action to tackle it. You can read our report here:
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The ROOTS of obesity are deep and complex. It's time to take action – together.
This
#WorldObesityDay
, sign our ROOTS Declaration to demand that national and local governments and policymakers take effective and urgent action on obesity.
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It is increasingly clear that
#obesity
is not just about individual responsibility. The obesogenic environments in which we live play an active role in our lives and contribute to obesity in both adults and children. Governments must do more to stop this.
#Childhoodobesity
#STAX
UK takeaways increase 34% in eight years despite anti-obesity push
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All areas of society can and should contribute to preventing
#ChildhoodObesity
. Schools have a duty to teach children about health/nutrition. But this responsibility does not just fall to schools/parents alone, but services; govt; food industry and more.
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We welcome the
@MayorofLondon
's hands on approach to tackle the growing problem of
#ChildhoodObesity
. We support the new ban on junk food advertisements on public transport, which are synonymous with the obesogenic environment we live. We hope to see more action globally soon!
We’re taking groundbreaking action to help cut child obesity.
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🚨 1 in 5 adults worldwide are expected to have
#obesity
by 2025.
🆕 Our position paper with
@worldheartfed
summarises the relationship between obesity and cardiovascular disease (
#CVD
) mortality.
📝 Learn more:
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'Obesity affects people of all ages, geographies and socioeconomic backgrounds'. For too long the discussions around obesity has been fixed on individual responsibility. We believe this misleading narrative must end. It's time for a new
#obesity
narrative.
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📢 We're excited to announce the new leadership team following our Annual General Meeting on 17th July!
🎉 Congratulations to our new President, Dr. Simón Barquera! (
@SBarquera
)
Dr. Barquera is a renowned expert in nutrition epidemiology with a distinguished career in obesity
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Have you heard? It's
#SugarAwarenessWeek
! Overconsumption of sugar can lead to various
#NCDs
, including
#obesity
and diabetes. We fully support
@actiononsugar
campaign and call for clearer packaging and steps to reduce the levels of sugar we eat.
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Let's talk about 💬 THANKING YOU! 👏
We want to say a huge thank you to our Members, champions, advocates and everyone who got involved this
#WorldObesityDay
⭕️
It's been incredible to hear your stories and helping to
#ChangePerspectives
on
#obesity
.
#WOD2023
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This
#WorldObesityDay
⭕, we need to shift the perception of obesity from ‘Me to We’.
Instead of blaming individuals, we must acknowledge the roots of obesity are systemic, society-wide problems, and they require a collective response.
👉
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Current food systems that incentivise wealth over health do not provide our children with healthy, affordable and sustainable diets.
Nutrition, health and climate communities must act with one voice to tackle the double burden of malnutrition and end
#childhoodobesity
.
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Are you interested in
#obesity
& social inequality? You can view overweight & obesity by country and socio economic group on our interactive atlas:
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📣Our new policy dossier on front-of-pack nutrition labelling is live! We identify
#FOPL
as an effective policy tool to help support consumers make better and informed choices! Take a closer look here:
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Coca-Cola halts factory trips for schoolchildren following pressure from childhood
#obesity
campaigners:
#childobesity
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It's time to talk about
#obesity
.🗣️
This
#WorldObesityDay
⭕️, it's time to change perceptions and the narrative around obesity.
Watch our latest video on the campaign here 👀👇
📺
#WOD2023
#ChangingPerspectives
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Based on the first data from a national registry in France, 83% of patients in the ICU due to COVID-19 are living with overweight &
#obesity
.
The Haut Conseil de la santé publique is therefore calling for the care and protection of all vulnerable people.
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❗ Obesity is not a choice. Obesity is a chronic disease in its own right.
#HealthForAll
#UHCDay
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It's
#WorldObesityDay
! 🌍Let us know what you're doing around the world to mark the day and please help us in our efforts to
#EndWeightStigma
! This is the beginning of our journey and we hope to see many of you join us today and in the months ahead.
@EndWeightStigma
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🚨 1 in 5 adults worldwide are expected to have
#obesity
by 2025.
🆕 Our position paper with
@worldheartfed
summarises the relationship between obesity and cardiovascular disease (
#CVD
) mortality.
📝 Learn more:
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55
Are you interested in
#Obesity
and social inequality? You can view overweight & obesity by country and socio economic group on our interactive atlas:
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This
#WorldObesityDay
we are calling for all Governments to meet their commitments to end childhood
#obesity
by 2025
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"People living with obesity need support like people living with any other chronic disease."
Congratulations
@ObesityCan
&
@xramossalas
for the introduction of new guidance in Canada, a vital step in addressing the stigma and complexity of
#obesity
!
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It is now time for governments to adopt
#sugar
,
#tobacco
and
#alcohol
taxes” (STAX) to improve health and save lives. See
@TheLancet
commentary online now!
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Earlier this year,
@STOPobesityEU
launched a new set of policy briefs with
@WHO
to help policymakers implement priority policies to prevent childhood obesity.
➡️ Check them out here:
#NCDPrevention22
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"It is not uncommon to find undernutrition and obesity co-existing within the same country, the same community and the same household". Undernutrition & obesity are intrinsically linked. This issue is global and must be addressed on a global scale.
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🌇
@WorldObesity
& friends are walking the talk today in Central Park🌿 all the way to the Global Obesity Forum and the High-Level meeting on UHC at
#UNGA78
this week to advocate for health for all.
Join us!
#GOF2023
#WalkTheTalk
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New randomised study shows that ultra-processed foods can result in excess calorie intake and weight gain when compared to those who have a largely unprocessed diet.
#FoodSystems
…
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#ICO2022
begins today! 📢
Held at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre, join us for five days of scientific content, workshops, training, and a full exhibition.
We will be bringing as many live updates as possible, as we get underway!
➡️
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'
#Childhoodobesity
is one of the most serious global public health challenges of the 21st century, affecting every country in the world'. Check out our joint
@WHO
/
@WorldObesity
report here: …
#NCDs
#Obesity
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Study suggests children are less likely to suffer from
#obesity
if their mothers maintain a healthy weight, exercise regularly, do not smoke, eat a healthy diet, & are light-to-moderate drinkers
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The number of overweight children is rising with terrible speed. So why are so many children eating foods full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats but lacking the nutrients they need to thrive?
@UNICEF
’s State of the World’s Children 2019 takes an urgent look at a growing crisis.
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#WorldObesityDay
is only 1️⃣ month away! 📢
To have a real impact on obesity, we need to work together to address its many root causes throughout society.
Join us this March 4th for
#WOD2021
as we galvanise support and build awareness!
➡️ Get involved:
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🎉 Congratulations to Professor Carlos Monteiro on winning the William Philip T James Award at
#ICO2024
!
🌟 Read about his ground-breaking work on ultra-processed foods and the NOVA classification system.
➡️
🏆👏
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Our new infographic shows projected global
#obesity
rates for 2025. Download and share today!
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Are you interested in viewing Obesity prevalence around the world? View our interactive maps for both adults and children and much more on our Global Obesity Observatory. These maps are under constant revision so keep an eye on our website for updates!
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Top 6 barriers to
#obesity
treatment: inadequate finance, lack of obesity training, obesity not recognised as a disease, lack of specialist teams, lack of public awareness & the obesogenic environment.
🚨
#UHC
isn’t possible without addressing these!
#HealthforAll
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Pls read
@WorldObesity
president Dr Donna Ryan’s co-authored
@TheLancetPH
comment.
A failure to recognise obesity as a disease and its complexities is what has driven stigma vs those living with obesity
#WorldObesityDay
#EndWeightStigma
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We publish four scientific journals featuring the most up to date and cutting-edge research in the field of
#obesity
.
Free content from each journal is available to read each month.
➡️ Find out more here:
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Top 6 barriers to
#obesity
treatment: inadequate finance, lack of obesity training, obesity not recognised as a disease, lack of specialist teams, lack of public awareness & the obesogenic environment.
🚨
#UHC
isn’t possible without addressing these!
#HealthforAll
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Childhood obesity is one of the most serious global public health challenges of the 21st century, affecting every country in the world. Check out our joint report from
@WorldObesity
&
@WHO
'Tacking action on childhood obesity' here:
#WorldChildrensDay
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Please avoid using harmful stigmatizing imagery. Our free Image Bank offers fair images of people with obesity:
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Our webinar today, on 'Children, Obesity and COVID-19: Risks and recommendations for the most vulnerable populations' is now available to watch on our website! 📢
➡️Watch here:
As this series comes to a close, stay tuned for news on future webinars soon!
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Tomorrow, the '2020 Global Nutrition Report Online Launch'
@GNReport
) will be launched!
Our CEO
@johanna_ralston
will be a panellist, discussing the state of global & local nutrition.
There's still time to register here:
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📢World Obesity Day is changing.
World Obesity is joining forces with colleagues and members worldwide to form the first Unified World Obesity Day, changing the date to March 4th from 2020 onwards.
Read all about the changes to
#WorldObesityDay
here:
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'Sugar tax raises more than 150 million to fight
#ChildhoodObesity
'. We support the introduction of sugar taxes to alleviate the growing
#obesity
crisis. Stay tuned for the release of our first policy dossier on
#SSBTaxes
, this week!
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🚨 1 in 5 adults worldwide are expected to have
#obesity
by 2025.
🆕 Our new position paper with
@worldheartfed
summarises the relationship between obesity and cardiovascular disease (
#CVD
) mortality.
📝 Learn more:
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