Did you know? Obesity is a recognised risk factor for at least 13 types of cancer, contributing to 4 to 8% of all new cancer cases globally, a connection that remains under-discussed in obesity policy.
🔗Read more: https://ow.ly/ZSvL50ZPcC5
#FridayFindings #ObesityHealth
🔗Read more: https://ow.ly/ZSvL50ZPcC5
#FridayFindings #ObesityHealth
Obesity & other NCDs | World Obesity Federation
Obesity is a disease and a major driver of non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
ow.ly
September 25, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Did you know? Obesity is a recognised risk factor for at least 13 types of cancer, contributing to 4 to 8% of all new cancer cases globally, a connection that remains under-discussed in obesity policy.
🔗Read more: https://ow.ly/ZSvL50ZPcC5
#FridayFindings #ObesityHealth
🔗Read more: https://ow.ly/ZSvL50ZPcC5
#FridayFindings #ObesityHealth
📰 "The convergence of HIV and obesity in low- and middle-income countries is not coincidental, it reflects the same underlying failures of equity, governance and political will." Kent Buse, on why global health must address both together. Read the blog: https://ow.ly/PMVX50ZPczj
#FridayFindings
#FridayFindings
Obesity & HIV/AIDS: common causes, common solutions | World Obesity Federation
The growing overlap between HIV & obesity suggests the future may lie in more integrated, people-centred health systems.
ow.ly
September 25, 2026 at 2:01 PM
📰 "The convergence of HIV and obesity in low- and middle-income countries is not coincidental, it reflects the same underlying failures of equity, governance and political will." Kent Buse, on why global health must address both together. Read the blog: https://ow.ly/PMVX50ZPczj
#FridayFindings
#FridayFindings
📰 New research tracked over 300,000 Chilean children and found that food warning labels, school food restrictions and marketing bans together measurably reduced childhood overweight and obesity.
Evidence that policy works: https://ow.ly/7iCn50ZPcxY
#FridayFindings #ObesityPolicy
Evidence that policy works: https://ow.ly/7iCn50ZPcxY
#FridayFindings #ObesityPolicy
Landmark study in Chile shows food policies can reduce childhood obesity - here’s what it means for the world | World Obesity Federation
A new study in Chile provides strong evidence that a package of food environment policies can reduce rates of obesity.
ow.ly
September 25, 2026 at 12:41 PM
📰 New research tracked over 300,000 Chilean children and found that food warning labels, school food restrictions and marketing bans together measurably reduced childhood overweight and obesity.
Evidence that policy works: https://ow.ly/7iCn50ZPcxY
#FridayFindings #ObesityPolicy
Evidence that policy works: https://ow.ly/7iCn50ZPcxY
#FridayFindings #ObesityPolicy
🌍 Our Global Obesity Observatory has been collating data and information on obesity since 1998.
🔗Explore it at data.worldobesity.org
#FridayFindings #GlobalHealth
🔗Explore it at data.worldobesity.org
#FridayFindings #GlobalHealth
September 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🌍 Our Global Obesity Observatory has been collating data and information on obesity since 1998.
🔗Explore it at data.worldobesity.org
#FridayFindings #GlobalHealth
🔗Explore it at data.worldobesity.org
#FridayFindings #GlobalHealth
Friday Findings 🔎 How active we can be is shaped by our environment, not just our motivation. Our environments play a crucial role in shaping health. 💪
🔗Explore the systems behind obesity: https://ow.ly/KxUB50ZPcvc
#FridayFindings #BuiltEnvironment #HealthEquity
🔗Explore the systems behind obesity: https://ow.ly/KxUB50ZPcvc
#FridayFindings #BuiltEnvironment #HealthEquity
September 25, 2026 at 7:00 AM
Friday Findings 🔎 How active we can be is shaped by our environment, not just our motivation. Our environments play a crucial role in shaping health. 💪
🔗Explore the systems behind obesity: https://ow.ly/KxUB50ZPcvc
#FridayFindings #BuiltEnvironment #HealthEquity
🔗Explore the systems behind obesity: https://ow.ly/KxUB50ZPcvc
#FridayFindings #BuiltEnvironment #HealthEquity
From childhood obesity and clinical care to prevention and policy, World Obesity's four peer-reviewed journals help shape the evidence behind global action on obesity.
Because better research leads to better prevention, treatment and care.
➡️ https://ow.ly/SNBV50Z9hNL
#FridayFindings
Because better research leads to better prevention, treatment and care.
➡️ https://ow.ly/SNBV50Z9hNL
#FridayFindings
September 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
From childhood obesity and clinical care to prevention and policy, World Obesity's four peer-reviewed journals help shape the evidence behind global action on obesity.
Because better research leads to better prevention, treatment and care.
➡️ https://ow.ly/SNBV50Z9hNL
#FridayFindings
Because better research leads to better prevention, treatment and care.
➡️ https://ow.ly/SNBV50Z9hNL
#FridayFindings
Food choices aren't made in isolation, they're shaped by the environment around them.
Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/pyk850ZMELH
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/pyk850ZMELH
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
September 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Food choices aren't made in isolation, they're shaped by the environment around them.
Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/pyk850ZMELH
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
Learn more 👉 https://ow.ly/pyk850ZMELH
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
Science got delightfully specific this week. 🔬
Swipe through for three new findings from PNAS and PNAS Nexus. Which one are you bringing up at dinner?
#FridayFindings #ScienceNews #PNAS #PNASNexus #ScienceCommunication #Research #MessengerRNA #TasteScience
Swipe through for three new findings from PNAS and PNAS Nexus. Which one are you bringing up at dinner?
#FridayFindings #ScienceNews #PNAS #PNASNexus #ScienceCommunication #Research #MessengerRNA #TasteScience
September 18, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Science got delightfully specific this week. 🔬
Swipe through for three new findings from PNAS and PNAS Nexus. Which one are you bringing up at dinner?
#FridayFindings #ScienceNews #PNAS #PNASNexus #ScienceCommunication #Research #MessengerRNA #TasteScience
Swipe through for three new findings from PNAS and PNAS Nexus. Which one are you bringing up at dinner?
#FridayFindings #ScienceNews #PNAS #PNASNexus #ScienceCommunication #Research #MessengerRNA #TasteScience
💡 Restricting the reach of food marketing to children has been shown to reduce their exposure to it, even against continued industry interference.
🔗 https://www.worldobesity.org/what-we-do/our-policy-priorities/the-roots-of-obesity
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
🔗 https://www.worldobesity.org/what-we-do/our-policy-priorities/the-roots-of-obesity
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
September 18, 2026 at 2:01 PM
💡 Restricting the reach of food marketing to children has been shown to reduce their exposure to it, even against continued industry interference.
🔗 https://www.worldobesity.org/what-we-do/our-policy-priorities/the-roots-of-obesity
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
🔗 https://www.worldobesity.org/what-we-do/our-policy-priorities/the-roots-of-obesity
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
📢 In Latin America, marketing tactics like cartoon characters and product placement appeal directly to children, and are linked to poorer-quality diets.
🔗 https://www.worldobesity.org/what-we-do/our-policy-priorities/the-roots-of-obesity
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
🔗 https://www.worldobesity.org/what-we-do/our-policy-priorities/the-roots-of-obesity
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
September 18, 2026 at 12:01 PM
📢 In Latin America, marketing tactics like cartoon characters and product placement appeal directly to children, and are linked to poorer-quality diets.
🔗 https://www.worldobesity.org/what-we-do/our-policy-priorities/the-roots-of-obesity
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
🔗 https://www.worldobesity.org/what-we-do/our-policy-priorities/the-roots-of-obesity
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
Processed food is now widely available, affordable and heavily promoted. The food environment has shifted dramatically towards it over the past few decades.
🔗 https://www.worldobesity.org/what-we-do/our-policy-priorities/the-roots-of-obesity
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
🔗 https://www.worldobesity.org/what-we-do/our-policy-priorities/the-roots-of-obesity
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
September 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Processed food is now widely available, affordable and heavily promoted. The food environment has shifted dramatically towards it over the past few decades.
🔗 https://www.worldobesity.org/what-we-do/our-policy-priorities/the-roots-of-obesity
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
🔗 https://www.worldobesity.org/what-we-do/our-policy-priorities/the-roots-of-obesity
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
🛒 #FridayFindings: Food environments shape choice, through price, placement and marketing.
🔗Read more: https://ow.ly/KRaH50ZMEvl
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
🔗Read more: https://ow.ly/KRaH50ZMEvl
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
September 18, 2026 at 7:00 AM
🛒 #FridayFindings: Food environments shape choice, through price, placement and marketing.
🔗Read more: https://ow.ly/KRaH50ZMEvl
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
🔗Read more: https://ow.ly/KRaH50ZMEvl
#FridayFindings #FoodEnvironments #FoodMarketing
The economic cost of overweight and obesity is set to reach 3.3% of global GDP by 2060.
The global cost of obesity-related healthcare and lost productivity will rise exponentially if governments continue to neglect the issue.
➡️ https://ow.ly/Lgkz50ZLRi7
#FridayFindings
The global cost of obesity-related healthcare and lost productivity will rise exponentially if governments continue to neglect the issue.
➡️ https://ow.ly/Lgkz50ZLRi7
#FridayFindings
September 11, 2026 at 12:01 PM
The economic cost of overweight and obesity is set to reach 3.3% of global GDP by 2060.
The global cost of obesity-related healthcare and lost productivity will rise exponentially if governments continue to neglect the issue.
➡️ https://ow.ly/Lgkz50ZLRi7
#FridayFindings
The global cost of obesity-related healthcare and lost productivity will rise exponentially if governments continue to neglect the issue.
➡️ https://ow.ly/Lgkz50ZLRi7
#FridayFindings
🔎 #FridayFindings What if you could test childhood obesity prevention policies before implementation? Try strategies in a live sandbox. https://preventioncentre.org.au/resources/national-decision-support-tool-for-preventing-childhood-overweight-and-obesity-in-australia/
Interactive interface: National decision support tool for preventing childhood overweight and obesity in Australia
This interface is part of a dynamic simulation model built to support a robust and evidence-based national planning process. Its primary purpose is not to predict specific outcomes, but to support broad engagement of key stakeholders and policy makers in Australia’s planning and design of health services.
preventioncentre.org.au
September 10, 2026 at 11:15 PM
🔎 #FridayFindings What if you could test childhood obesity prevention policies before implementation? Try strategies in a live sandbox. https://preventioncentre.org.au/resources/national-decision-support-tool-for-preventing-childhood-overweight-and-obesity-in-australia/
It's time for obesity to lead the agenda. ➡️ Explore the World Obesity Atlas, sign up to our newsletter, and follow along for what's next: https://ow.ly/p8MI50ZGwPE
#TimeToLead #GlobalWeekForAction2026 #UHC #FridayFindings #ActOnNCDs
#TimeToLead #GlobalWeekForAction2026 #UHC #FridayFindings #ActOnNCDs
September 4, 2026 at 4:00 PM
It's time for obesity to lead the agenda. ➡️ Explore the World Obesity Atlas, sign up to our newsletter, and follow along for what's next: https://ow.ly/p8MI50ZGwPE
#TimeToLead #GlobalWeekForAction2026 #UHC #FridayFindings #ActOnNCDs
#TimeToLead #GlobalWeekForAction2026 #UHC #FridayFindings #ActOnNCDs
By 2035, 1.5 billion people could be living with obesity unless something changes.
Here's what that means for NCD deaths, children's health and the global economy – in five numbers.
#GlobalWeekForAction2026 #NCDs #ObesityIsADisease #FridayFindings #ActOnNCDs
Here's what that means for NCD deaths, children's health and the global economy – in five numbers.
#GlobalWeekForAction2026 #NCDs #ObesityIsADisease #FridayFindings #ActOnNCDs
September 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM
By 2035, 1.5 billion people could be living with obesity unless something changes.
Here's what that means for NCD deaths, children's health and the global economy – in five numbers.
#GlobalWeekForAction2026 #NCDs #ObesityIsADisease #FridayFindings #ActOnNCDs
Here's what that means for NCD deaths, children's health and the global economy – in five numbers.
#GlobalWeekForAction2026 #NCDs #ObesityIsADisease #FridayFindings #ActOnNCDs
Obesity is a disease – not a personal failing, and not just a risk factor for other conditions.
Recognising that is the first step to giving the billion-plus people living with it the care they deserve.
#GlobalWeekForAction2026 #NCDs #ObesityIsADisease #FridayFindings #ActOnNCDs
Recognising that is the first step to giving the billion-plus people living with it the care they deserve.
#GlobalWeekForAction2026 #NCDs #ObesityIsADisease #FridayFindings #ActOnNCDs
September 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Obesity is a disease – not a personal failing, and not just a risk factor for other conditions.
Recognising that is the first step to giving the billion-plus people living with it the care they deserve.
#GlobalWeekForAction2026 #NCDs #ObesityIsADisease #FridayFindings #ActOnNCDs
Recognising that is the first step to giving the billion-plus people living with it the care they deserve.
#GlobalWeekForAction2026 #NCDs #ObesityIsADisease #FridayFindings #ActOnNCDs
#FridayFindings 🔎What makes citizen science different from other participatory approaches in public health? A new study from University of Sydney (USYD)
https://preventioncentre.org.au/publication/understanding-citizen-science-as-a-participatory-approach-in-public-health-research-and-practice/
https://preventioncentre.org.au/publication/understanding-citizen-science-as-a-participatory-approach-in-public-health-research-and-practice/
September 3, 2026 at 11:10 PM
#FridayFindings 🔎What makes citizen science different from other participatory approaches in public health? A new study from University of Sydney (USYD)
https://preventioncentre.org.au/publication/understanding-citizen-science-as-a-participatory-approach-in-public-health-research-and-practice/
https://preventioncentre.org.au/publication/understanding-citizen-science-as-a-participatory-approach-in-public-health-research-and-practice/
🌱 Plant-Based Diets & Obesity 🥗
Can sustainable, plant-based diets help prevent & manage obesity? Research suggests these dietary shifts may play a key role in tackling the global obesity crisis.
🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/ELMF50ZEoXS
#FridayFindings
Can sustainable, plant-based diets help prevent & manage obesity? Research suggests these dietary shifts may play a key role in tackling the global obesity crisis.
🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/ELMF50ZEoXS
#FridayFindings
August 28, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🌱 Plant-Based Diets & Obesity 🥗
Can sustainable, plant-based diets help prevent & manage obesity? Research suggests these dietary shifts may play a key role in tackling the global obesity crisis.
🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/ELMF50ZEoXS
#FridayFindings
Can sustainable, plant-based diets help prevent & manage obesity? Research suggests these dietary shifts may play a key role in tackling the global obesity crisis.
🔗 Read more: https://ow.ly/ELMF50ZEoXS
#FridayFindings
🔍 A systematic review explores how well combined diet and physical activity interventions work for adolescents.
The takeaway? Results are inconsistent and equity data is sorely lacking.
📚 Read more on our website: https://ow.ly/uiEo50ZA0f3
#FridayFindings
The takeaway? Results are inconsistent and equity data is sorely lacking.
📚 Read more on our website: https://ow.ly/uiEo50ZA0f3
#FridayFindings
August 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🔍 A systematic review explores how well combined diet and physical activity interventions work for adolescents.
The takeaway? Results are inconsistent and equity data is sorely lacking.
📚 Read more on our website: https://ow.ly/uiEo50ZA0f3
#FridayFindings
The takeaway? Results are inconsistent and equity data is sorely lacking.
📚 Read more on our website: https://ow.ly/uiEo50ZA0f3
#FridayFindings
🆕📊 The World Obesity Atlas 2026 is available!
New data shows:
🔹 1 in 5 children living with overweight or obesity.
🔹 507 million projected by 2040.
The time to accelerate action is now.
👉 https://data.worldobesity.org/publications/?cat=24
#FridayFindings
New data shows:
🔹 1 in 5 children living with overweight or obesity.
🔹 507 million projected by 2040.
The time to accelerate action is now.
👉 https://data.worldobesity.org/publications/?cat=24
#FridayFindings
August 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM
🆕📊 The World Obesity Atlas 2026 is available!
New data shows:
🔹 1 in 5 children living with overweight or obesity.
🔹 507 million projected by 2040.
The time to accelerate action is now.
👉 https://data.worldobesity.org/publications/?cat=24
#FridayFindings
New data shows:
🔹 1 in 5 children living with overweight or obesity.
🔹 507 million projected by 2040.
The time to accelerate action is now.
👉 https://data.worldobesity.org/publications/?cat=24
#FridayFindings
🧐 A study, published in Obesity Reviews, highlights how Behavioural Weight Management programmes impact children's eating behaviour traits.
➡️ https://www.worldobesity.org/news/new-study-explores-the-impact-of-behavioural-weight-management-on-childrens-eating-behaviour-traits
#FridayFindings
➡️ https://www.worldobesity.org/news/new-study-explores-the-impact-of-behavioural-weight-management-on-childrens-eating-behaviour-traits
#FridayFindings
August 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM
🧐 A study, published in Obesity Reviews, highlights how Behavioural Weight Management programmes impact children's eating behaviour traits.
➡️ https://www.worldobesity.org/news/new-study-explores-the-impact-of-behavioural-weight-management-on-childrens-eating-behaviour-traits
#FridayFindings
➡️ https://www.worldobesity.org/news/new-study-explores-the-impact-of-behavioural-weight-management-on-childrens-eating-behaviour-traits
#FridayFindings
From childhood obesity and clinical care to prevention and policy, World Obesity's four peer-reviewed journals help shape the evidence behind global action on obesity.
Because better research leads to better prevention, treatment and care.
➡️ https://ow.ly/SNBV50Z9hNL
#FridayFindings
Because better research leads to better prevention, treatment and care.
➡️ https://ow.ly/SNBV50Z9hNL
#FridayFindings
August 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM
From childhood obesity and clinical care to prevention and policy, World Obesity's four peer-reviewed journals help shape the evidence behind global action on obesity.
Because better research leads to better prevention, treatment and care.
➡️ https://ow.ly/SNBV50Z9hNL
#FridayFindings
Because better research leads to better prevention, treatment and care.
➡️ https://ow.ly/SNBV50Z9hNL
#FridayFindings
🧐 A study, published in Obesity Reviews, highlights how Behavioural Weight Management programmes impact children's eating behaviour traits. Key findings that could improve childhood obesity prevention efforts.
➡️ https://ow.ly/K71q50Z9i03
#FridayFindings
➡️ https://ow.ly/K71q50Z9i03
#FridayFindings
August 21, 2026 at 4:00 PM
🧐 A study, published in Obesity Reviews, highlights how Behavioural Weight Management programmes impact children's eating behaviour traits. Key findings that could improve childhood obesity prevention efforts.
➡️ https://ow.ly/K71q50Z9i03
#FridayFindings
➡️ https://ow.ly/K71q50Z9i03
#FridayFindings
🆕📊 The World Obesity Atlas 2026 is available!
The data shows:
🔹 1 in 5 children living with overweight or obesity.
🔹 507 million projected by 2040.
The time to accelerate action is now.
👉 https://data.worldobesity.org/publications/?cat=24
#WorldObesityDay ⭕ #FridayFindings
The data shows:
🔹 1 in 5 children living with overweight or obesity.
🔹 507 million projected by 2040.
The time to accelerate action is now.
👉 https://data.worldobesity.org/publications/?cat=24
#WorldObesityDay ⭕ #FridayFindings
August 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
🆕📊 The World Obesity Atlas 2026 is available!
The data shows:
🔹 1 in 5 children living with overweight or obesity.
🔹 507 million projected by 2040.
The time to accelerate action is now.
👉 https://data.worldobesity.org/publications/?cat=24
#WorldObesityDay ⭕ #FridayFindings
The data shows:
🔹 1 in 5 children living with overweight or obesity.
🔹 507 million projected by 2040.
The time to accelerate action is now.
👉 https://data.worldobesity.org/publications/?cat=24
#WorldObesityDay ⭕ #FridayFindings