Alongside sister societies and organisations across the field, EASO is proud to support the Global Week for Action on NCDs https://actonncds.org/ It is time to #ActOnNCDs.
As we approach the 2024 Global Week for Action on NCDs, EASO president Volkan Yumuk said:
Governments across Europe and globally need to prioritise support for the Global Week for Action on NCDs, with a laser focus on comprehensive National Plans to prevent and manage obesity.
Obesity is a chronic, relapsing disease that significantly increases the risk of over 200 other health conditions, making it a key issue in the fight against non-communicable diseases (NCDs).
As I think ahead to the fourth UN High-Level Meeting on NCDs in September 2025, which I will attend on behalf of EASO, it is clear that we need to move beyond discussions and turn commitments into concrete actions. Addressing obesity through evidence based prevention strategies and effective management is crucial in reducing the burden of NCDs in Europe and globally, and improving public health outcomes.