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Obesity Alliance

Driving Innovative and Practical Strategies to Prevent and Treat Obesity

What We Do




Conduct Research

Analyze and publish data related to coverage and the costs of obesity, including direct medical and employer-borne costs, but also those related to stigma and bias that impact quality of care.



Research


Develop Tools

Develop research-based patient and health care provider guides to facilitate respectful, productive conversations around weight. Generate reports and guidance that provide essential obesity-related information for policymakers, legislators, and other decision-makers.



Resources


Drive Collaboration

Convene key experts for meetings and roundtables to explore and address specific focus areas and barriers to obesity prevention, care, treatment, and coverage, and execute on identified needs.



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Recently from the Director

May 1, 2020

Although the obesity rate in American adolescents is over 20% in 12- to 19-year-olds, availability and accessibility of effective treatments remain low.

Apr 1, 2020

The pandemic of COVID-19 has threatened the health and infrastructure of nations all over the world.

Mar 2, 2020

In December, researchers announced that almost half of all Americans could have obesity by 2030. As we start this new decade, it is imperative that we change the narrative surrounding obesity.

 

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