New ICD-10 Codes for the Diagnosis of Obesity
In September 2023, the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) approved updated ICD-10-CM obesity codes and they go into effect on October 1, 2024.
Letters from the Director Archive
Guest Letter: Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome
What you need to know about Cardio-Kidney-Metabolic Syndrome.
What are 'Ozempic Babies' and How Does Obesity Impact Women?
Hormonal differences, like Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and the implications of obesity for fertility illustrate some of the ways in which women’s experiences with obesity diverge from those of men.
Researchers and public health professionals who deliver obesity care and prevention should consider the equity implications of their work.
New Medicaid Obesity Treatment Coverage Study
Read about our new research on how state Medicaid plans cover obesity care and treatment.
Weight Discrimination in the Workplace
How do people with obesity experience weight-based discrimination in the workplace?
No-Longer the “Invisible Minority:” A Billion People with Obesity, Vast Majority in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Learn about the five principles of obesity promoted during Obesity Care Week 2024.
Weight Watchers and the STOP Obesity Alliance collaborated on a study to better understand food noise and how it impacts people with overweight and obesity.
The results from the SELECT trial provide evidence that weight management is an effective strategy to prevent future adverse cardiovascular outcomes.