EP - Gateway to Better Health: the case for coordinated EU level action on obesity
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Gateway for Better Health: The Case for Coordinated EU Action on Obesity
Hosted by MEP Laurent Castillo (EPP, France)
On World Obesity Day, join the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) at the European Parliament for this timely event.
Event Details
- Date: Tuesday, 4 March 2025
- Time: 14:30 - 17:30 CET
- Location: Spinelli Building, Room 3E2, European Parliament, Brussels
- With interpretation services (FR/EN)
Obesity, recognized as a complex chronic disease by the WHO and the European Commission, is a gateway disease for other non-communicable diseases. Within the 2024-2029 mandate, the EU has an unprecedented opportunity to take decisive action. This event will gather EU policymakers, practitioners, and experts to explore policy actions to #AddressObesityTogether.
Agenda
- 14:30-14:50: Opening remarks and patient testimonies
- 14:50-15:30: Panel Discussion – Breaking the Chain: How EU Action on Obesity Can Reduce the Burden of NCDs
- 15:30-15:45: Speech by Pr. Nicolas Chevalier on "Endocrine Disruptors: A New Cornerstone in Obesity Progression"
- 15:45-16:30: Panel Discussion – A Coordinated Effort: Developing an EU Action Plan on Obesity
- 16:30-17:30: Networking reception
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