Obesity Global

The global umbrella organisation working to ensure obesity is recognised and implemented as a chronic disease – everywhere.

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We bring together patients, professionals, researchers, advocates, and policymakers to turn knowledge into action – and to transform how obesity is understood, treated, and responded to in society.

Obesity Global is the world’s first non-profit organization uniting patient organizations, professional associations, and interest groups to advocate for the recognition of obesity as a chronic disease. We work to amplify the voices of those affected and ensure they receive equitable, evidence-based care without stigma or discrimination. By supporting research on obesity and its treatment, we aim to improve healthcare efforts and develop prevention strategies that also reduce the onset of obesity and its related complications.

With our headquarters in Copenhagen, Denmark, we serve as a global platform where diverse experiences and perspectives converge. Our strength lies in unity. Together, we strive to influence perceptions of obesity and improve the way people living with the condition are treated and respected, just like anyone with a chronic disease.

Why We Need to Act Now

Obesity is rising at an alarming rate. By 2035, more than half of the world's population is expected to live with overweight or obesity. This global health crisis is already causing millions of preventable deaths and placing a significant burden on healthcare systems and economies worldwide.

Key Facts

650 million adults and 340 million children live with obesity.
2.8 million deaths per year are linked to overweight and obesity.
Obesity costs the global economy over 2 trillion USD annually.
39 million children under the age of five are affected by overweight or obesity.
People with obesity are up to 7 times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes and 4 times more likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases.

The Urgency

Despite these alarming statistics, current efforts to tackle obesity remain insufficient. By acting now, we can change the future. Together, we can reduce health risks, prevent severe complications, and ensure that obesity is recognized and treated as a chronic disease.

Our Global Strategy

Building Structure. Securing Rights. Bridging Realities.

ObesityGlobal is not just raising awareness — we are transforming the foundation upon which obesity care is built. Our strategy is rooted in respect, guided by science, and driven by the understanding that obesity is not only a medical diagnosis — it is a lived experience shaped by complexity, inequality, and difficult personal choices.

This is not about awareness alone. It is about infrastructure, implementation, and inclusion.

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Our Vision, Mission, and Goals

Our Vision

We strive for a world where obesity is recognized, treated, and respected as a chronic disease.

Our Mission

To prevent obesity, improve the lives of those affected, ensure access to equitable, evidence-based care, and increase global understanding of the condition.

Our Goals

We achieve this by:

Advocating for global recognition of obesity as a chronic disease

Reducing stigma and discrimination

Supporting research and innovation in treatment and prevention

Empowering individuals and organisations to drive lasting change

Why the World Needs an Umbrella Organization for Obesity

Obesity is a complex global health challenge that requires united efforts.

Obesity Global brings together

Patients,
Healthcare professionals,
Researchers
Advocates and policymakers

To drive lasting, coordinated change.

Advocate for recognition of obesity as a chronic disease
Promote awareness and education
Support research and evidence-based strategies
Guide national efforts through global coordination

Together, we create a future where everyone has access to equitable, evidence-based care, free from stigma and discrimination.

Get Involved

Be part of the global movement to transform how obesity is understood and treated.

As a member of Obesity Global, your organisation joins a powerful international network working to ensure that obesity is recognised, prioritised, and addressed with the urgency it demands.

By joining, you will:

Connect with professionals, patient representatives, and policymakers
Access evidence-based tools, research, and training
Strengthen your own initiatives through collaboration and shared knowledge
Contribute to building sustainable, long-term solutions worldwide

Together, we drive change – locally and globally.

Nordic Collaboration – United for Better Obesity Care

ObesityGlobal is strengthening its Nordic collaboration to redefine obesity as a chronic disease requiring evidence-based, person-centered care. Through the Nordic Alliance, we unite stakeholders from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland to break stigma, promote patient involvement, and build sustainable care models across borders.

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Nordic Collaboration – United for Better Obesity Care

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