World Obesity Day takes place annually on the 4th of March. The global theme this year is:
“Every Body Needs Everybody: Bringing together the global community, we’re working towards building happier, healthier and longer lives for everybody.”
The mission of World Obesity Day is to:
Increase Awareness – raising awareness that obesity is a disease and improving understanding of its root causes and how to address them.
Encourage Advocacy – changing the way obesity is addressed in society, encouraging people to become advocates by standing up and calling for change.
Improve Policies – creating a healthy environment that prioritises obesity as a health issue. Working to change policy to build the right support systems for the future.
World Obesity Day encourages everybody to get involved, from the general public to health professionals. Encouraging people to Learn about obesity (know the facts), Support the campaign (use your voice), Share your story (have your say). Whilst also encouraging health professionals to Share your story (people), Understand obesity (know the facts), Join the community (advocates).
If you’re wanting to learn more about obesity, you can download factsheets to gain a deeper understanding of obesity and its roots, or read real-life stories and experiences that people have shared.
Obesity Advocates
Advocates are encouraged to Share your story (have your say), See what’s happening (events near you), and to Read the declaration (Obesity and COVID-19). Obesity organisations around the world are advocating for national and global policy changes to address the root causes of obesity. The ‘ROOTS’ Framework provides suggestions for obesity policy and advocacy that can be adapted to different national settings. It has been developed with the input of obesity experts and organisations across the globe.
R – Recognise Obesity
O – Obesity Monitoring
O – Obesity Prevention
T – Treatment
S – System Based Approach
For more information about World Obesity Day or to get involved, visit their website World Obesity Day.
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