One look at global obesity rates is enough to tell you that we’re not where we need to be, with almost one in every six adults worldwide currently living with obesity.

World Obesity Day (WOD) returns this year with the simple message: "Everybody Needs to Act". The roots of obesity run deep and that the only way we can make progress is by working together. The campaign toolkit and campain resources are available for anyone planning WOD initatives!

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The event will bring together key players from across the global obesity community to discuss the Global Obesity Coalition’s priorities and progress around three main workstreams: changing the narrative, advancing work on healthy environments, and addressing the role of primary care.

Each year, 4 March marks World Obesity Day, and in 2021 it is calling on every body to take part in building happier, healthier and longer lives for everybody.

On the occasion of 2021 World Obesity Day (4^th March), Johanna Ralston and Margot Neveux from World Obesity Federation share their views on the risks and the range of root causes surrounding obesity.