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          Symposium on the Obesity Epidemic – Children and Teens: 20 May 2025, Copenhagen, Denmark

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Obesity is a chronic disease

Obesity is a chronic disease
  • April 15, 2020
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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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infographic, developed with our Canadian colleagues, explaining the complexity of obesity

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First EASO COMs webinar of 2025 – Obesity Phenotypes

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Meet Sara Basilico, ECN Poster Competition Winner

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European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) is a federation of professional membership associations from 38 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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