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

Education, Research, Upcoming Events

Martin Schön, Slovakia

ECN, ECN Board, Education

FASO Co-Hosts FibroHealth Symposium 2025: Translating Cell Biology into Obesity Research, 19 November 2025, Oulu, Finland

Education, Member News, Upcoming Events

Prevention of Childhood Obesity: Body, Brain & Society, 16-20 March 2026, Hillerød, Denmark

Childhood Obesity, Education, Upcoming Events

ECN eLearning Hub Webinar: Polygenic Prediction of Obesity Across the Life Course – Tuesday 11th November at 17.00 CET

Course & Events Archive, Early Career Network, ECN, Education, Webinar

COMs Webinar – MASLD & Obesity: Mechanisms & Management – Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 12:30-13:30 CET

COMs, Course & Events Archive, Education, Webinar

Understanding Obesity: More than Weight

Education, Infographics, Research

BASORD is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025!

Education, Member News

Education

ECO

EASO Collaborating Centres for Obesity Management

EASO Policy

EASO Research

CPG

EASO Members

EASO Blog

Invitation to join a STAGE EU Project Stakeholder Group

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

About EASO

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

Martin Schön, Slovakia

FASO Co-Hosts FibroHealth Symposium 2025: Translating Cell Biology into Obesity Research, 19 November 2025, Oulu, Finland

Prevention of Childhood Obesity: Body, Brain & Society, 16-20 March 2026, Hillerød, Denmark

ECN eLearning Hub Webinar: Polygenic Prediction of Obesity Across the Life Course – Tuesday 11th November at 17.00 CET

COMs Webinar – MASLD & Obesity: Mechanisms & Management – Tuesday 28th October 2025 at 12:30-13:30 CET

Understanding Obesity: More than Weight

BASORD is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2025!