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@EASOobesity
The European Association for the Study of Obesity represents 40 European nations dedicated to understanding and addressing obesity to improve public health.
- The entire @EASOobesity community sends our very best wishes for a swift recovery to dear friend and colleague @AbdTahrani, diagnosed with #COVID19 13 days ago, admitted to Stoke Hospital yesterday. Abd’s brilliant work via @NIHRresearch @unibirmingham impact so many #obesity
- “Eat less move more is disrespectful to the science and disrespectful to people living with #obesity…the phrase is toxic and it’s poison” John Blundell at the #ASOWebinar on #exercise training in overweight and obesity 👏👏👏👏
- #Obesity is NOT a 'personal choice' driven by 'lack of willpower'. The onset of obesity results from a complex set of interactions between #genetic, #environmental and #societalfactors. @AbdTahrani @EASOobesity @ObesityCan @ObesityAction @WorldObesity #WorldObesityDay
- There are many causes of #obesity which sit at the intersection of genetic predisposition and environmental factors.
- Long overdue - helpful article in @jama_current on GLP-1 medications for patients @JAMA_current jamanetwork.com/journals/jamai… HT @DanielJDrucker
- The use of person-first language is the standard for respectfully addressing individuals living with chronic diseases; we don’t label people because of their illness. #obesity @EasoPresident
- Obesity: The Hard Facts 23% of adults were estimated to have obesity in the EU in 2016. Obesity is the No.1 independent cause of premature mortality. 10-13% of deaths in parts of Europe are linked to obesity. Treat obesity the same way as other NCDs. easo.org/policy/
- The use of person-first language is the standard for respectfully addressing individuals living with chronic diseases; we don’t label people because of their illness. #obesity @EASOPresident
- Good morning Dublin! Welcome to Day 1 of #ECO2023. We have a brilliant day ahead with teaching workshops, plenaries, presentations and discussions. Join us for the Opening Ceremony and Welcome Reception later today! eco-newsletter.co.uk/welcome-to-eco…
- We are delighted to announce publication of an #Obesity Reviews Special Issue: Exercise Training in Management of Obesity in Adults: Report from the EASO Physical Activity Working Group. The supplement, along w/infographics for #HCPs + #patients + more: easo.org/important-new-…
- #Obesity is a complex, chronic disease and the gateway to other #NCDs: download our infographic here buff.ly/2MMo5rc
- Obesity is not a lifestyle issue or personal choice. There are complex underlying causes of obesity. Three evidence-based treatments for #obesity. 👉 Lifestyle/behavioural intervention 👉 Medication 👉 Metabolic Surgery @EASOobesity @DrMCrotty @ECPObesity
- Check our our First Person Language Guide: Addressing Weight Bias This guide aims to support the development of non-stigmatising research, project outputs and other communications. Thanks to @xramossalas! Download here: easo.org/person-first-l…
