Strategies To Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity Alliance
Driving innovative & Practical strategies to combat obesity
The Strategies to Overcome and Prevent (STOP) Obesity Alliance comprises a diverse group of individual, government, advocacy, business, and health organizations dedicated to reversing the obesity epidemic in the United States. Drawing on the strengths of the collaborative, the Alliance conducts research, makes policy recommendations, and develops hands-on tools for providers, advocates, consumers, and policymakers.
What we do to STOP obesity
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.
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.
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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Resources
Recent Letters from our Director, Dr. William H. Dietz
The Online GLP-1 Marketplace
July 31, 2026
A recent research letter published in JAMA by Chetty et al describes the experience of a secret shopper in obtaining GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RA) from online sources.
Understanding PMOS
June 30, 2026
PCOS was recently renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to address the inadequate treatment that has resulted from its perception as a condition limited to fertility.
Lessons from the STOP Obesity Alliance: A Reflection on Obesity Advocacy
May 29, 2026
This month's author is, Aden Belay, MPH, the STOP Obesity Alliance student research assistant who recently graduated from the Milken Institute School of Public Health.