The Science of
Obesity
Obesity
The Science of
Obesity is a truly global challenge, with rising prevalence across all regions in the world. In the Science of Obesity series, we explore common misconceptions around obesity and show how an all-of-society approach is necessary to prevent and manage this complex and chronic disease.
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Obesity is a truly global challenge, with rising prevalence across all regions in the world. In the Science of Obesity series, we explore common misconceptions around obesity and show how an all-of-society approach is necessary to prevent and manage this complex and chronic disease.
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The National Obesity Action Plan Playbook contributes to advancing policy and national action on obesity by providing policymakers with a practical framework for designing and strengthening national strategies to prevent and manage obesity. Drawing on WHO guidance, global expertise, and case studies, it identifies key action areas and highlights best practices for tackling obesity’s systemic drivers through a whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach.
The science of obesity collection
This booklet is a collection of four written articles that explain the key underlying drivers of obesity and address misconceptions.
Explore our policy insight series on obesity
Policy Insight 01
Don’t fix the person, fix the system: a new vision for tackling obesity
Tackling obesity means rethinking the systems around us, not just the individuals within them. Explore why a whole-of-society, system-level shift is essential for meaningful progress.
Policy Insight 02
The politics of obesity: building a coalition of leaders to unlock policy change
Find out how to build and sustain the political will needed for a whole-of-government and whole-of-society response to obesity.
Policy Insight 03
Integration with NCD management is the key to addressing obesity
Obesity links to many chronic diseases, making it a first step in NCD prevention. Click to explore how integrating planning, prevention and management around obesity is being done.
Policy Insight 04
Prioritising obesity can’t wait
The UN High Level meeting on NCDs and mental health is missing a key piece: obesity. Read why obesity needs to be on the agenda.
Policy Insight 05
Hardwiring obesity into the NCD agenda: looking ahead
Obesity was left out of the NCD agenda—so there’s much more to be done. Click to learn how to hardwire obesity into future health policy action and drive lasting change.
Policy Insight 06
A chorus of voices
Hear international experts and lived-experience advocates share bold next steps to turn obesity talk into action.
Article 01
What is obesity and why does it matter?
By 2035, around half of the world's population will be living with overweight or obesity, so a whole-of-government response is needed.
Article 02
Obesity: the role of genetics, biology and physiology
Our body's regulation of food intake is complex and very little of it is within our conscious control.
Article 03
Social determinants of health and obesity
Social determinants of health, including food marketing, built environment, education and income, contribute to the development of obesity.
Article 04
Mental health aspects of obesity
People living with obesity can face stigma, discrimination, low self-esteem and depression. Weight bias and stigma must not be tolerated.
The science of obesity collection
This booklet is a collection of four written articles that explain the key underlying drivers of obesity and address misconceptions.
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