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Obesity perspectives

Over 650 million people live with obesity around the world, more than twice the number compared to just 20 years ago. Despite this dramatic increase, society still does not have a true understanding of what it means to live with obesity. Because behind statistics there are real people whose trajectories in life have been changed, and whose partners, children and families are also affected by obesity.

In this section we shed light on their stories to help us better understand what it really means to live with obesity, and to learn from the experiences of those who support them.

My obesity journey: from comfort eater to plus size model
Living with obesity | 5 min. read My obesity journey: from comfort eater to plus size model

“I was 28 years old and 180 kilos. I was married, and the mother of two wonderful little boys. There were many things to be happy about in my life, but I was very depressed."

My obesity journey: from comfort eater to plus size model
Why we should stop worrying about what to call obesity
Living with obesity | 4 min. read Why we should stop worrying about what to call obesity

“Obese. Fat. Overweight. Higher weight. Big boned. Large-sized. Carrying excess fat. Unhealthy weight. These are just some of an endless list of words used to describe people's weight."

Why we should stop worrying about what to call obesity
How I became an advocate for change
Living with obesity | 6 min. read How I became an advocate for change

"I used to think patient advocacy was only for people unable to speak up for themselves... I now know that advocacy is about so much more."

How I became an advocate for change
I'm an ally for someone living with obesity
Community | 5 min. read I'm an ally for someone living with obesity

"My name is Andreas and I live with obesity. I don't have obesity myself, but my parents have been obese and my fiancé, Melanie, is currently living with this chronic disease."

I'm an ally for someone living with obesity

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