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5 Principles of Obesity
These 5 principles were co-created by member organizations of the International Obesity Collaborative (IOC) by developing consensus statements and [...]
The Need for a Strategic, System-wide Approach to Obesity Care
As the global prevalence of obesity continues to surge, reaching epidemic proportions, the imperative for a strategic, system-wide approach [...]
World Obesity Atlas 2024: No area of the world is immune from the effects of obesity
The World Obesity Federation has released the World Obesity Atlas 2024. Key Statistics: 79% of adults with overweight and [...]
Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population-representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults
Background Underweight and obesity are associated with adverse health outcomes throughout the life course. We estimated the individual and [...]
In Memoriam: Denis Richard 1953–2023
As posted in Karger It is with profound grief and deep fondness that we gather to memorialize Dr. Denis [...]
We Are Hiring: Research Coordinator
February 13, 2013 Location: Remote, Canada Duration: Full-time, 1-year contract (Possibility of extension depending on funding) Hours: 35 hours [...]
Announcement: New Investigator Research Training Awards
Obesity Canada is pleased to announce an exciting opportunity for early career researchers to take part in the upcoming [...]
Call for Applications: 2024 Canadian Obesity Fellowship Awards
Attention all aspiring researchers and healthcare professionals passionate about obesity - We are thrilled to announce the opening of [...]
Press Release: Obesity Canada Announces Partnership with My Viva Inc. to Offer Personalized Support to People Living with Obesity
EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA, February 7, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Sharing a common goal of knowledge exchange regarding obesity prevention, treatment [...]