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The Obesity Institute was proud to support the production of the More Than Weight Report.

The 'More Than Weight: Exploring the human, social and economic cost of obesity' report and infographics are now available. This report, which covers West Yorkshire and Humber and North Yorkshire ICB populations, explores the human, social and economic cost of obesity. It is shaped by lived experience (views and photography), expert insight, and a shared commitment to doing things differently. This is more than a report; it’s a call to action for compassion-led, person-centred approaches to supporting people living with obesity and managing weight.

More Than Weight: Exploring the human, social and economic cost of obesity (pdf)

More Than Weight: Exploring the human, social and economic cost of obesity - infographics

More Than Weight: Exploring the human, social and economic cost of obesity - launch findings presentation slides (pdf) - coming soon

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Type 2 Diabetes

New research has helped improve an NHS programme to support people living with Type 2 Diabetes and obesity or overweight to lose weight, reduce the need for medication and achieve remission.

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The Weight of Words | Louisa Ells | TEDXLeedsBeckett

Obesity Institute Our approach to tackling obesity

The current response in action to obesity is not working. It's time for a new approach.

The Obesity Institute is working together with people living with obesity to change the way we talk and think about obesity. We need to stamp out the stigma, weight bias, and blame that is too often experienced. We provide people living with obesity the care and support they need. To achieve this, all the work we do at the Obesity Institute is person-centred with compassion and inclusivity at our core.

It is critical to understand that obesity is a chronic complex disease driven by many factors, such as our genes, how our bodies and brains work, and the environments we live, work, and grow up in. Obesity support is required across the life course, and it is an individual and personal choice to decide when, where, and whether weight is discussed.

The Obesity Institute is addressing the modern challenges of obesity, working together with a range of different organisations and people to develop tailored approaches that promote long-term health and wellbeing. We want everyone living with obesity to feel empowered and receive the information, treatments, and support they need.

To find out more about the Obesity Institute and Obesity Voices visit leedsbeckett.ac.uk/obesityinstitute or follow us on our social media channels.

Obesity Institute's World Obesity Day 2026

Obesity Institute's World Obesity Day 2025

Views, Perceptions, and Experiences of Type 2 Diabetes or Weight Management Programs Among Minoritized Ethnic Groups Pooja Dhir

Co-creating Family BYC for South Asian and Black Communities: Lessons Alosh K Jose and Dr Faatihah Niyi-Odumosu

Weight stigma in children living with obesity Professor Louisa Ells

Development of a national whole systems approach Dr Duncan Radley

Emotional Eating in Adults Living with Obesity: Intervention Development Dawn Power

Food Marketing to Young People Emma Boyland

People at the Heart of Obesity Research Professor Louisa Ells

PPI&E and the development of the Obesity Voices Hub Ken Clare

Personalised care for children living with complications of excess weight Dr Caroline Steele

Composite Variable Bias Professor Mark S Gilthorpe & Ms Ridda Ali

Table Fallacy 2 Professor Mark S Gilthorpe and Ms Ridda Ali

Systems approaches to improving population health Dr James Nobles

Supporting Young People and Families Living with Obesity: Ken Clare Presentation PPTX, 316.7MB

8 Billion Reasons to Act on Obesity

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If you'd like to find out more about the work we do, please contact us and a member of the team will be in touch.

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