Research
ASO Position Papers & Statements
ASO Position Statement on the UK Government Narrative around Obesity Prevention (2022)
Obesity and COVID-19: a call for action from people living with obesity (Joint position paper) (2020)
Weight stigma and discrimination (2018)
Restricted access to elective surgery (November 2017)
For up to date statistics on obesity in the UK please visit the following sites
England – Public Health England
Scotland – The Scottish Government
Wales – The Welsh Government
Northern Ireland – NI Health Survey
For international comparisons please visit either World Obesity Federation or Public Health England
Join ASO today
ASO Membership is open to obesity researchers, healthcare professionals, clinicians, academics, scientists, and students who are working and/or studying in the field of obesity and to others who have a particular interest in this area.
Student membership with ASO is only £30 annually and there are so many benefits. There has never been a better time to join!
Membership
Membership is open to obesity researchers, healthcare professionals, clinicians, academics, scientists, and students who are working and/or studying in the field of obesity and to others who have a particular interest in this area.
Student membership with ASO is only £30 annually and there are so many benefits. There has never been a better time to join!
ASO Networks
In addition to UKCO, we have ASO network meetings across the UK in order to meet the ASO mission and objectives.
Meetings are hare organised locally with support from the ASO Networks Lead.
