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EASO EU Policy Statement

EASO EU Policy Statement
  • June 29, 2020
  • EASO Secretariat
  • COVID-19 Policy

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EASO is pleased to share our new EU Policy Position Statement on obesity in the context of COVID-19 and building more resilient health systems in the future.

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European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) is a federation of professional membership associations from 36 European countries. It is the voice of the European obesity community, promoting action through collaboration in advocacy, communication, education and research. Our members enjoy extensive EASO member benefits.

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