OPEN (Obesity Policy Engagement Network)

What are some of the biggest barriers preventing optimal care delivery for people living with obesity? Listen to our experts as they discuss key findings from the recently published OPEN manuscript 'Perception of Obesity amongst Healthcare Professionals and Policy makers'. open.spotify.com/episode/1R6FeN…

Our article 'Perceptions of Obesity Among Healthcare Professionals and Policy Makers in 2023: Results of the Global OPEN Survey' is live! Thank you to Professor John Dixon, Professor Rohana Abdul Ghani and Professor Paolo Sbraccia. 👉onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.10…

⏲️ With only one year left until the 2025 UN High-Level Meeting on #NCDs, we need bold solutions to address the obesity epidemic. Obesity is a key driver of NCDs like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer – and yet it continues to be overlooked. ➡️ worldobesity.org/news/a-year-to…

🎉 Big News: Today, the Biden Administration announced a proposed regulation to expand Medicare and Medicaid coverage for obesity medications, which would make life-changing treatments accessible to millions! obesityaction.org/obesity-action…

5 Principles of Obesity ✅ Obesity is driven by powerful underlying biology, not choice. Obesity is a complex, chronic disease influenced by genetics, environment, and more—it's not a personal failure or lack of willpower. @ObesityAction

The prestigious @EASOobesity - @novonordiskfond Obesity Prize for excellence is open for nominations. Complete information is available here: easo.org/about-easo/eas… @EASOPresident

@JNadglowskiOAC @obesityaction letter in the @nytimes urges Congress to the pass the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act so that older Americans can access the treatments now available for obesity. Read the letter: bit.ly/4hRuXTc #ObesityCareNOW #TROA

While not everyone with excess weight will develop cancer, their risk is higher. Read more: Body Weight and Cancer: What You Need to Know, by Sarah Ro, MD and Young Whang, MD, PhD from OAC’s Weight Matters Magazine. obesityaction.org/resources/body… #WPCD #PancreaticCancerAwareness

💜 It's #WorldPancreaticCancerDay! Did you know obesity is a risk factor for pancreatic cancer? Our Global Obesity Observatory provides 2022 data on the obesity-cancer link, helping to shape prevention strategies worldwide. 🔗 Learn more: data.worldobesity.org #WPCD2024

A key challenge in obesity management is the lack of a transdisciplinary, holistic approach among healthcare providers Learn more: buff.ly/3yzIpZR #Obesity #ObesityPolicy #HealthcareCollaboration

This #WorldDiabetesDay we want to highlight the link between #obesity and #T2D Research has shown that managing obesity within frameworks that address it as a #NCD could help address over 230 complications of obesity, including up to 80% of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Find out more: buff.ly/3yzIpZR #HealthInnovation #WorldDiabetesDay

We need to prioritise mental health in obesity prevention and management strategies. Addressing the diversity of factors behind obesity—like mental health, genetics, and healthcare access—is crucial for effective long-term care. It’s time to adopt a holistic approach to support those living with obesity. Read more in our report: buff.ly/4dvvBCQ

⏲️ With only one year left until the 2025 UN High-Level Meeting on #NCDs, we need bold solutions to address the obesity epidemic. Obesity is a key driver of NCDs like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer – and yet it continues to be overlooked. ➡️ worldobesity.org/news/a-year-to…

🌍 Weight stigma is a global health and human rights issue that hinders health promotion efforts worldwide. It leads to systemic disadvantages and adverse health consequences. #EndWeightStigma ➡️ Read our statement in #ObesityReviews: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.11… #FridayFindings

New: FREE e-learning course! Explore the links between #Cardiometabolic conditions and #MentalHealth in this comprehensive course from @PRIME_H2020 consortium: #psychiatrists, #endocrinologists, #dieticians, and #GPs. Register now 👉 easo.org/body-and-brain… @TIMESPAN_H2020

🌍 Did you know the Global Obesity Observatory offers a comprehensive interactive map? Explore obesity prevalence by country, age, and socioeconomic factors—all at your fingertips. Dive in and discover the #data! 📊 🔗 data.worldobesity.org #FridayFindings

A new program on #obesity treatment launched at Tel Aviv University, bringing together healthcare pros to address obesity as a chronic disease. ECPO Patient Representative Liya Mashiach was honoured to share the patient perspective! 🌟 Read more - eurobesity.org/tel-aviv-unive… #AddressingObesityTogether

Listen to experts as they discuss the ongoing challenges in #obesity management and how we can work together to bridge the gaps in understanding and care. buff.ly/3ZVmY14

📰 Obesity is gaining crucial recognition at the heart of the global response to #NCDs! As we work towards the 2025 UN High-Level Meeting, putting obesity at the forefront is essential for impactful change in public health. 🌍💪 ➡️ worldobesity.org/news/growing-r…

Want something to watch this weekend: It's Biology, Not a Choice: Why We Need to Change the Way We Treat Obesity youtu.be/fBMV69jCcNc?si… #health #weight #MedEd