Advocacy

Obesity

September 20, 2023

Our Goal: To reduce the prevalence of obesity through improved clinical care and support for obesity research funding.

Why We Care

The global obesity epidemic is on the rise, and endocrinologists are at the forefront of diagnosing its underlying causes and prescribing treatment plans. The Endocrine Society works to reduce the prevalence of obesity, identify policy options to address obesity, and advocate for access to affordable care. Learn more about the science of obesity and the obesity epidemic, by visiting the Obesity Topics page or reading our 2023 Thematic Issue on ObesityExplore all of our obesity-related resources and initiatives at Focus on Obesity.

Position Statements Regarding Obesity


Video Briefings

Exploring Anti-Obesity Medications and Addressing Policy Challenges

  

Impact on Children and Adolescents


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Obesity Playbook

Read our “Obesity Playbook," updated March 2024. This educational resource on obesity and health is designed for Congressional staff, covering the latest facts and figures, the state of science, and policy options.

Read our “Obesity Playbook," updated March 2024. This educational resource on obesity and health is designed for Congressional staff, covering the latest facts and figures, the state of science, and policy options.

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Make Your Voice Heard

We rely on your voice to advocate for our policy priorities. Join us to show our strength as a community that cares about endocrinology. Contact your US representatives or European Members of Parliament through our online platform. Take action and make a difference today.

We rely on your voice to advocate for our policy priorities. Join us to show our strength as a community that cares about endocrinology. Contact your US representatives or European Members of Parliament through our online platform. Take action and make a difference today.

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Who We Are

For 100 years, the Endocrine Society has been at the forefront of hormone science and public health. Read about our history and how we continue to serve the endocrine community.