Childhood obesity has reached dramatic proportions in Europe, with dire long-term consequences for health, society and economy.
But the STOP Childhood Obesity project is coming with solutions.
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This page shares policy-relevant resources developed under the Science and Technology in childhood Obesity Policy (STOP) Project, a Horizon 2020-funded action to tackle obesity in younger children.
Research Summaries for Policymakers
Policy Blog
New briefs published to support the strengthening of nutrition and physical activity policies across Europe
Launch of a set of toolkits that provide policy options concerning childhood obesity.
Childhood obesity: the pandemic no one talks about
Important takeaways from a special issue on childhood obesity published by the STOP Project.
What next for European action on childhood obesity? Key reflections from an expert debate
Debating the follow-up to the EU Action Plan on Childhood Obesity – Event Report
Events
What next for European action on childhood obesity?
12 October 2021 | 1500-16:00 CEST
Childhood obesity is a major health problem in Europe, with dire long-term consequences for our health, society, and economy. Which approaches should be prioritised, and which interventions work best? Join our interactive debate to discuss what should be the follow-up to the EU Action Plan on Childhood Obesity.
World Café: Improving food and physical activity environments to build a stronger European Health Union
24 May 2021
World Café: Childhood obesity – what are the root causes of the growing pandemic?
29 June 2021
Contact
Nikolai Pushkarev
Policy Coordinator Food Systems & NCD Prevention
European Public Health Alliance (EPHA)
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 774548.
EPHA is a project partner.
