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        EASO’s policy mission centres around contributing to evidenced-based policies for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and long-term management of obesity as a chronic disease throughout the life course. We therefore focus on key policy dossiers at EU and transnational levels to align policies with science.

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        EASO’s annual scientific congress. The ECO brings together colleagues from every area of obesity research, prevention and management.

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        Our network of accredited specialised obesity centres, where the quality and efficacy of the care offered to patients are of the highest standards.

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          DG Santé DisQo Webinar: Equality Data

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        • Talking about Obesity: Enhancing Patient Communication in Clinical Practice with Dr. Michael Crotty

          Talking about Obesity: Enhancing Patient Communication in Clinical Practice with Dr. Michael Crotty

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        The leading voice of obesity science, medicine, and community in Europe, representing scientists, health care professionals, physicians, public health experts and patients.

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12 Causes of Obesity

12 Causes of Obesity
  • December 17, 2019
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