European Coalition for People living with Obesity

The European Coalition for People living with Obesity, is a non-profit collaborative and the leading organisation paving the way to improve the lives of those affected by and living with obesity across Europe.

By bring together patients, healthcare professionals, educators, and other stakeholders, ECPO aims to unite the European region where understanding, resources, and support converge to make a significant impact with a greater focus on health throughout the life course of the disease.

European Coalition for People living with Obesity

The European Coalition for People living with Obesity, is a non-profit collaborative and the leading organisation paving the way to improve the lives of those affected by and living with obesity across Europe.

By bring together patients, healthcare professionals, educators, and other stakeholders, ECPO aims to unite the European region where understanding, resources, and support converge to make a significant impact with a greater focus on health throughout the life course of the disease.

European Coalition for People living with Obesity

The European Coalition for People living with Obesity, is a non-profit collaborative and the leading organisation paving the way to improve the lives of those affected by and living with obesity across Europe.

By bring together patients, healthcare professionals, educators, and other stakeholders, ECPO aims to unite the European region where understanding, resources, and support converge to make a significant impact with a greater focus on health throughout the life course of the disease.

European Coalition for People living with Obesity

The European Coalition for People living with Obesity, is a non-profit collaborative and the leading organisation paving the way to improve the lives of those affected by and living with obesity across Europe.

By bring together patients, healthcare professionals, educators, and other stakeholders, ECPO aims to unite the European region where understanding, resources, and support converge to make a significant impact with a greater focus on health throughout the life course of the disease.

Register for ECO2024

Join your friends and colleagues in Venice, May 12-15 for ECO2024 – EASO’s 31st European Congress on Obesity.

Register now – Pre-registration closes on Friday 26th of April

Logo of the 31st european congress on obesity, scheduled for 12-15 may 2024 in venice, italy.

Patient Warning – Counterfeit Obesity Medication

Patients with obesity who are considering medication use for treatment are urged to ensure that they access obesity drugs from a reputable source, such as a licensed pharmacy.

Podcasts

ECPO Podcasts

We have launched a new podcast series “Is obesity a gateway to other chronic diseases? – Mental Health”.

Voices of Youth in Obesity

Teenagers from across Europe participated in a major international campaign.

Latest News

ECPO Image and Resource Website

Visit the ECPOMedia site for our image bank and resources. 

Joint Statement

EASO, IFSO – EC and ECPO joint statement on surgical tourism.

The EU Commission has listed obesity as one of the high risk groups who are ‘medically vulnerable’.

The european commission logo.

Campaigns

#LIVINGWITHOBESITY

As part of our #LivingWithObesity campaign, we spoke to people across Europe to share their experiences of LivingWithObesity.

The results are shared in this breathtaking true to life story of what our members face on a daily basis.

Two women standing in front of a booth that says people first language for obesity.
Three people standing in front of a sign that says people first language for obesity.

How to Support People First

The ECPO People First Language (PFL) campaign was launched ECO2019 in Glasgow, By ECPO, However, People First Language for Obesity has been driven from our colleagues around the world in recent years.