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The Importance of Reflecting Obesity as a Chronic Disease Across National Policies The Importance of Reflecting Obesity as a Chronic Disease Across National Policies
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#Didyouknow that #obesity is actually a disease? Watch this video to learn more about obesity as a chronic disease and why we should advocate for it to be reflected as such across national policies. youtube.com/watch?v=S9SJwn…
OPEN (Obesity Policy Engagement Network)
OPEN (Obesity Policy Engagement Network)
@OPENObesity - 15 Mar
Addressing obesity: overcoming the economic implications and system challenges Addressing obesity: overcoming the economic implications and system challenges
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Are you attending the OPEN-sponsored virtual webinar hosted by the @EconomistImpact? Join the conversation on: Addressing obesity: overcoming the economic implications and system challenges', today at 10 am EST/ 3 pm GMT. Register now: bit.ly/3wSYQw9 #WOD2023 #obesity
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OPEN (Obesity Policy Engagement Network)
@OPENObesity - 09 Mar
World Obesity Day 2023 - #ChangingPerspectives: Let's talk about obesity World Obesity Day 2023 - #ChangingPerspectives: Let's talk about obesity
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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 👀👇 📺 youtu.be/d94Pt6XlfoI #WOD2023 #ChangingPerspectives pic.twitter.com/aAcrJw8Fqg
World Obesity
World Obesity
@WorldObesity - 03 Mar
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Today is #WorldObesityDay 1.9 billion people are predicted to be living with obesity by 2035. To make a difference this #WorldObesityDay, we need to have conversations to change outdated perspectives, correct misconceptions and end stigmas. #WOD2023 #LetsTalkAboutObesity pic.twitter.com/SZJy1MKsyr
The Obesity Society
The Obesity Society
@ObesitySociety - 04 Mar
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Today is #WorldObesityDay, marking the continued mission to end the stigma surrounding #obesity and ignite real change around the world. GOPA supports the movement to take action, inspire change and ensure we are #ChangingPerspectives. #AddressingObesityTogether #WOD 2023 pic.twitter.com/SrPG15p75R
Global Obesity Patient Alliance (GOPA)
Global Obesity Patient Alliance (GOPA)
@GOPAObesity - 04 Mar
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It's #WorldObesityDay, we look forward to #ChangingPerspectives about #obesity during our panel discussion next week entitled Addressing obesity: overcoming the economic implications and system challenges hosted by @EconomistImpact Register now: buff.ly/3kGiXex #WOD20… pic.twitter.com/kiZ8c0qMHs
OPEN (Obesity Policy Engagement Network)
OPEN (Obesity Policy Engagement Network)
@OPENObesity - 04 Mar
About OCW - Obesity Care Week About OCW - Obesity Care Week
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As we come to a close on @ObesityCareWeek, we are excited to support the creation of a society that understands, respects and accepts the complexities of #obesity and values evidence-based care. To learn more, visit: obesitycareweek.org/about-us/ #OCW2023
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OPEN (Obesity Policy Engagement Network)
@OPENObesity - 02 Mar
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We look forward to @ECPObesity event tomorrow with a great line-up of speakers. Register today if you haven't already. #ObesityDayEurope twitter.com/ObesityDayEU/s…
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OPEN (Obesity Policy Engagement Network)
@OPENObesity - 02 Mar
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Let's talk about... 💬 Mental Health 📢 Symptoms of some mental health disorders, and their associated medications, can lead to weight gain. 👉 worldobesityday.org #WorldObesityDay ⭕ #WOD2023 #ChangingPerspectives pic.twitter.com/fPUdQNiZgl
World Obesity Day
World Obesity Day
@WorldObesityDay - 27 Feb
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Covid-19 and obesity

During Covid-19, the OPEN global network remains united in our goal to support improved care for people living with obesity. Working with our Global partners and network, we are focused on facilitating the sharing of insights on how people with obesity are being impacted by Covid-19, as well as advocating for people with obesity to be prioritised by health systems now, and in the future.

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References

1World Health Organization. 2018. Obesity and overweight.[Online] Available at: http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs311/en/ [Accessed February 2019].

2Yuen, M.M., et al. (n.d.). A systematic review and evaluation of current evidence reveals 236 obesity-associated disorders. Massachusetts General Hospital & George Washington University. [Poster presentation]

3Kelly, T et al. 2008. Global burden of obesity in 2005 and projections to 2030. International Journal of Obesity. 32: 1431-1437

4The GBD 2015 Obesity Collaborators. 2017. Health effects of overweight and obesity in 195 countries over 25 years. The New England Journal of Medicine; 377 (1): 13-27