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    Our network of accredited specialised obesity centres.
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Obesity is a chronic disease

We are pleased to share this new infographic, developed with our Canadian colleagues, explaining the complexity of obesity. Learn more about genetic, biological, and environmental aspects of this remitting, relapsing chronic disease.

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COMs Webinar: Person-Centred Motivational Interviewing in Obesity Care

COMs, Education, Upcoming Events, Webinar

ECN eLearning Hub Webinar: How to Develop and Evaluate Community Interventions on Obesity

Early Career Network, ECN, Education, Upcoming Events, Webinar

EASO COMs Summit 2025 in Paris, France

COMs, Education, Research

Armenian Association of Obesity Prevention International Masterclass, 10-11 April 2026, Yerevan, Armenia

Education, Member News, Upcoming Events

43rd International Symposium on Diabetes and Nutrition, 15-18 June 2026, Tarragona, Spain

Education, Upcoming Events

Applications open: World Obesity Day Europe Masterclass for Primary Care Practitioners, 3-4 March 2026, Vienna, Austria

EASO Masterclass, Education, Upcoming Events, World Obesity Day Europe

EASO Masterclass and EASO ECN Masterclass 2025

EASO Masterclass, Education

Abstract Submission Open: European Health Management Conference, 10-12 June 2026, Barcelona, Spain

Education, Research, Upcoming Events

Education

ECO

EASO Collaborating Centres for Obesity Management

EASO Policy

EASO Research

CPG

EASO Members

EASO Blog

European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) position statement on the diagnosis and management of obesity in older adults

Barriers and Future Directions in the Weight Bias Field: The International Weight Bias Summit 2024

About EASO