The global increase in obesity is a visible marker of serious systemic problems with contemporary food systems, living environments, and social equity.
Letters from the Director Archive
Mapping the Landscape of Obesity Care Coverage
State governments bear a large portion of the direct and indirect costs of adult obesity.
Obesity Treatment Devices in America
Expanded coverage for conventional obesity treatment modalities is a positive development for individuals with obesity.
Addressing the Global Obesity Pandemic
Obesity is often seen as a U.S. problem, but it has now moved well beyond US borders.
Pledge to Take ACTION for National Obesity Care Week
More than 93 million Americans currently have obesity, and obesity rates have doubled among adults in the last 20 years.
Provider Workforce in the Context of Severe Obesity
Medical professionals are not minted overnight. Health professions grow and transform over decades, not months.
Pregnancy-Related Weight Change & Obesity
A growing body of evidence indicates that obesity has a detrimental impact on reproductive potential in women.
National Employee Well-Being Month
June 2018 marked the tenth annual National Employee Wellbeing Month (NEWM).
HCP Beliefs About Causes, Accommodations & Techniques
Earlier this year, we published findings from a 2016 national survey.
Rationale for People-First Language
Language matters. The words we use to discuss health and disease directly impact beliefs, behaviors, and experiences.