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.

Latest News

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Health in Slovakia Moves Forward: A Month of Milestones for Patient-Centred Care

April 17th, 2025

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ECPO Announces New President

February 20th, 2025

Obesity surgery tourism – only approved centres should be carrying out recognised procedures to avoid further tragedies

February 19th, 2025

Infographic explaining preclinical and clinical obesity categories with symptoms, risk factors, and pathophysiology. Highlights chronic disease impact of obesity on organ function and mobility.

A New Approach to Obesity: Moving Beyond BMI

January 15th, 2025

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Patient Lounge WOD Special

The World Obesity Day 2025 Patient Lounge is now live! Watch insightful discussions on obesity education, policy change, treatment advancements, and global awareness efforts.

Featuring expert interviews, panel discussions, and country highlights, this program amplifies the voice of people living with obesity.

Mum, what is obesity?

The aim of the book is to inspire and support mothers, fathers, teachers or other caregivers who are seeking a tool to initiate important family conversations on obesity.

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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

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ECPO Podcasts

We have launched a new podcast series “Is obesity a gateway heart diseases? – Atrial Fibrillation”.

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Voices of Youth in Obesity

Teenagers from across Europe participated in a major international campaign.

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ECPO Image and Resource Website

Visit the ECPOMedia site for our image bank and resources.

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Joint Statement

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

Joint Statement

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

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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.

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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.

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