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The World Obesity Federation is a not-for-profit devoted to addressing the global #obesity burden. Learn more: linktr.ee/worldobesityfe…
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    World Obesity
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    Join us at one of the world's largest congresses on obesity. 📍 Mexico City 📅 15–17 July 2026 ICO 2026 will bring together experts, researchers, clinicians, policymakers, advocates and people with lived experience from around the world. ➡️icocongress.com #ICO2026
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    World Obesity
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    Mar 4, 2021
    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: worldobesityday.org
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    World Obesity
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    May 24, 2022
    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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    World Obesity
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    Nov 5, 2018
    "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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    People must take responsibility for own health, says Matt Hancock
    Professionals criticise health secretary’s call for adoption of healthier lifestyles
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    World Obesity
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    Mar 31, 2020
    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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    Dr Abd Tahrani awarded SCOPE International Fellowship | World Obesity Federation
    Congratulations to Dr Abd Tahrani, who has been awarded an International Fellowship by SCOPE
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    World Obesity
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    Mar 4, 2024
    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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    World Obesity
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    Oct 4, 2018
    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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    World Obesity
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    Aug 24, 2018
    New studies show that an obesogenic environment and the neighbourhoods we live significantly impact #obesity, and not just the false narrative of 'individual responsibility'. We need to do more to impress on governments that city design is key. #NCDs ht.ly/UQjk30lxldO
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    World Obesity
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    Mar 4, 2021
    "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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    World Obesity
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    Sep 25, 2019
    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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    World Obesity
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    Mar 23, 2018
    '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?' ht.ly/V9Yf30j79yF
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    World Obesity
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    Mar 3, 2021
    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: [email protected].
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    World Obesity
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    Oct 10, 2018
    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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    World Obesity
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    Apr 17, 2018
    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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