WHO acceleration plan to stop obesity

Overview

At the 75th World Health Assembly in 2022, Member States adopted new recommendations for the prevention and management of obesity and endorsed the WHO Acceleration Plan to Stop Obesity. (A75_REC1) .

The WHO Acceleration Plan to Stop Obesity is designed to stimulate and support multi-sector country level action across the globe. Drawing on policies that are already tried, tested and based on implementation and delivery science, the plan offers the prospect of a step change in delivery and impact in the effort to tackle the growing crisis of obesity.

The present brochure is a general information and concise advocacy tool to inform stakeholders, countries, as well as the donor community and society at large on the content and unfolding of the Acceleration Plan and can accompany related activities.