"Obesity is a global problem, and it affects us all. 800 million of us are living with the disease, with millions more at risk. We know the roots of obesity run deep, and the only way we can make progress is by working together. That’s why we’re calling for action at the local, national, and global levels." (WOD)
"At the other end of the malnutrition scale, obesity is one of today’s most blatantly visible – yet most neglected – public health problems. Paradoxically coexisting with undernutrition, an escalating global epidemic of overweight and obesity – “globesity” – is taking over many parts of the world. If immediate action is not taken, millions will suffer from an array of serious health disorders."(PAHO/WHO)
"Unhealthy diets and a lack of physical activity may show up in people as raised blood pressure, increased blood glucose, elevated blood lipids and obesity. These are called metabolic risk factors that can lead to cardiovascular disease, the leading NCD in terms of premature deaths."(PAHO/WHO)
"Obesity is a disease impacting most body systems. It affects the heart, liver, kidneys, joints, and reproductive system. It leads to a range of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), such as type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, hypertension and stroke, various forms of cancer, as well as mental health issues. People with obesity are also three times more likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19." (PAHO/WHO)
Systematic review of health economic evaluations for the treatment of obesity in adults, 2009-2019
Food guides: a strategy to reduce the consumption of ultra-processed foods and prevent obesity
Intersectoral approach to obesity prevention and control: the Brazilian experience from 2014 to 2018
Report of the commission on ending childhood obesity
Strategy and Plan of Action for the Reduction of Chronic Malnutrition: Final Report
Windows of Knowledge -VHL Brazil - Alimentação e Nutrição em Saúde Pública
ASO - THE ASSOCIATION FOR THE STUDY OF OBESITY - Introducing World Obesity Day 2022
VHL - Windows of Knowledge - Neglected Infectious Diseases (NID)
VHL - Windows of Knowledge - Hypertension
VHL - Windows of Knowledge - Diabetes