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Media Resources

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The Association for the Study of Obesity on the Island of Ireland (ASOI) is the Irish representative body at the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) and the World Obesity Federation. ASOI aims to develop an understanding of obesity through the pursuit of excellence in research and education, the facilitation of contact between individuals and organisations, and the promotion of action to prevent and treat obesity across the island of Ireland.

Materials for both media and press can be found below.

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Obesity media portal and non-stigmatising imagery for journalists

This Media Portal has been developed to provide pan-EU journalists with the most up-to-date and relevant information about obesity.

It is an evolving resource which will be updated regularly as new resources and information become available. Our organisation believes that obesity is a health priority across Europe, and that media play a critical role in driving awareness and understanding of this complex, and often stigmatized disease.

If you are a journalist looking for appropriate non-stigmatising obesity-related imagery, the following links provide a variety of images that can be downloaded and used in publications:

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The Canadian Obesity Networks mission is to act as a catalyst for addressing obesity in Canada and as a platform to foster knowledge translation, capacity building and partnerships among stakeholders. Their Perfect at Any Size Gallery was developed to help promote accurate coverage of obesity-related topics in news reporting and challenge harmful weight-based stereotypes

Image Bank

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The Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at the University of Connecticut is a distinguished multi-disciplinary policy research centre dedicated to improving the world’s diet, preventing obesity and reducing weight stigma.

Their media gallery now contains several hundred still images and over 80 b-roll videos depicting non-stigmatizing portrayals of individuals with obesity.

http://www.uconnruddcenter.org/media-gallery

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The most recent addition to our range of high-quality external resources promoting positive, non-exploitative images of people with obesity in the media. This image bank resource is designed to improve awareness and understanding of practical, effective actions that can be taken to combat the obesity crisis.

http://www.imagebank.worldobesity.org/

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A nearly 54,000 member-strong non-profit organisation based in the USA and dedicated to giving a voice to the individual affected by the disease of obesity and helping individuals along their journey toward better health through education, advocacy and support. OAC works to raise awareness and improve access to the prevention and treatment of obesity, provide evidence-based education on obesity and its treatments, fight to eliminate weight bias and discrimination, elevate the conversation of weight and its impact on health and offer a community of support for the individual affected.

http://salsa4.salsalabs.com/o/51094/p/salsa/web/questionnaire/public/?questionnaire_KEY=97

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The IFB Adiposity Diseases centre is a joint centre of the Medical Faculty of the University of Leipzig and the University Hospital of Leipzig, bringing together both obesity research and treatment experts under one roof. Its photo gallery features a diverse range of images of people with obesity which are available to news publications upon request.

http://www.ifb-adipositas.de/en/news-press/photos

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Press Releases

 

Press Release for World Obesity Day 2022

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ASOI & ICPO Jointly Recognised with Award for World Obesity Day Advocacy

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Press Release for World Obesity Day 4th March 2021

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COVID-19: Statement from the Association for the Study of Obesity in Ireland (ASOI), The National Obesity Management Clinical Programme and the Irish Coalition for People Living with Obesity (ICPO).

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Press Release for World Obesity Day 4th March 2020 & ECO-ICO Dublin 2020

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Addressing obesity stigma to be discussed at national obesity conference in advance of European Obesity Day 2019

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Policy Brief – Childhood obesity prevention: Co-created research priorities using the nominal group technique

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A group of scientists, clinicians, and other experts pen open letter to Dr Eva Orsmond

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The ASOI succeed in changing pejorative stigmatising word for obesity in the Irish language

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Action taken by Wicklow County Council to protect children’s health recognised at national obesity conference in the lead up to European Obesity Day

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Obesity Seminar examines role of images and language in weight stigma

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Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative Press Release

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European Obesity Day

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Stigma in Obesity Against Children & Adolescents

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EASO Media Masterclass Video Playlist

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News

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Previous ASOI Events

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2016 ASOI award winner

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Media Resources

The Association for the Study of Obesity on the Island of Ireland (ASOI) is the Irish representative body at the European Association for the Study of Obesity (EASO) and the World Obesity Federation. ASOI aims to develop an understanding of obesity through the pursuit of excellence in research and education, the facilitation of contact between individuals and organisations, and the promotion of action to prevent and treat obesity across the island of Ireland.

Materials for both media and press can be found below.

Obesity media portal and non-stigmatising imagery for journalists

This Media Portal has been developed to provide pan-EU journalists with the most up-to-date and relevant information about obesity.

It is an evolving resource which will be updated regularly as new resources and information become available. Our organisation believes that obesity is a health priority across Europe, and that media play a critical role in driving awareness and understanding of this complex, and often stigmatized disease.

If you are a journalist looking for appropriate non-stigmatising obesity-related imagery, the following links provide a variety of images that can be downloaded and used in publications:

Obesity Canada’s mission is to act as a catalyst for addressing obesity in Canada and as a platform to foster knowledge translation, capacity building and partnerships among stakeholders. Their Perfect at Any Size Gallery was developed to help promote accurate coverage of obesity-related topics in news reporting and challenge harmful weight-based stereotypes

https://obesitycanada.ca/resources/image-bank/

The Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at the University of Connecticut is a distinguished multi-disciplinary policy research centre dedicated to improving the world’s diet, preventing obesity and reducing weight stigma.

Their media gallery now contains several hundred still images and over 80 b-roll videos depicting non-stigmatizing portrayals of individuals with obesity.

http://www.uconnruddcenter.org/media-gallery

The most recent addition to our range of high-quality external resources promoting positive, non-exploitative images of people with obesity in the media. This image bank resource is designed to improve awareness and understanding of practical, effective actions that can be taken to combat the obesity crisis.

http://www.imagebank.worldobesity.org/

A nearly 54,000 member-strong non-profit organisation based in the USA and dedicated to giving a voice to the individual affected by the disease of obesity and helping individuals along their journey toward better health through education, advocacy and support. OAC works to raise awareness and improve access to the prevention and treatment of obesity, provide evidence-based education on obesity and its treatments, fight to eliminate weight bias and discrimination, elevate the conversation of weight and its impact on health and offer a community of support for the individual affected.

http://salsa4.salsalabs.com/o/51094/p/salsa/web/questionnaire/public/?questionnaire_KEY=97

The IFB Adiposity Diseases centre is a joint centre of the Medical Faculty of the University of Leipzig and the University Hospital of Leipzig, bringing together both obesity research and treatment experts under one roof. Its photo gallery features a diverse range of images of people with obesity which are available to news publications upon request.

http://www.ifb-adipositas.de/en/news-press/photos

Press Releases

Press Release for World Obesity Day 4th March 2024

Monday 4th March is World Obesity Day 2024.  The Association for the Study of Obesity on the Island of Ireland (ASOI) are raising awareness and calling for conversations to help with the understanding of obesity as a complex, chronic disease.  The World Obesity Day global campaign will use conversations and stories to help people correct

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ASOI and ICPO response to : Medical Council Communication: “Important medicine shortage information – Ozempic (semaglutide)”

ASOI and ICPO response to : Medical Council Communication: “Important medicine shortage information – Ozempic (semaglutide)”, dated 22nd May 2023 The Association for the Study of Obesity on the island of Ireland, ASOI, and the Irish Coalition for People Living with Obesity, ICPO, have expressed our concern regarding the recent Medical Council communication sent to

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Things to do in Dublin during ECO

Family Friendly Dublin Zoo is situated in Phoenix Park, the largest city park in Europe, where over 28 hectares. It is divided into habitats including the Himalayan Hills, Wolves in the Woods, the African Savanna, Kaziranga Forest Trail, South American House, Zoorassic World, Gorilla Rainforest, Orangutan Forest, Sea Lion Cove, and Family Farm. Dublin Zoo

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ECO 2023 sponsorship update

It has come to our attention that PronoKal, a sponsor EASO has worked with in the past, has become part of Nestlé SA. Companies that produce or market breastmilk substitutes are inconsistent with the ASOI ethos and are excluded from our collaboration framework. We were unaware of the link when the sponsorship was accepted, and

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ECO2023 Teaching Workshops – Registration Open!

Management of obesity is challenging, both for health care professionals, and for people living with this complex, chronic, relapsing disease. But the last decade has been an exciting and fast-moving time for delivery of obesity care in Ireland, with the launch of a National Model of Care, and Irish Clinical Practice Guidelines for Treatment of

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“Addressing Obesity Together” – Press Release

World Obesity Day – Saturday March 4th 2023 World Obesity Day Europe is held annually on March 4th to raise awareness of the chronic relapsing disease of Obesity and the need for better prevention and treatment. International and national events are being held to mark the occasion. This is part of the global World Obesity

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Stigma in Obesity Against Children & Adolescents

EASO Media Masterclass Video Playlist

News

Press Release for World Obesity Day 4th March 2024

Monday 4th March is World Obesity Day 2024.  The Association for the Study of Obesity on the Island of Ireland (ASOI) are raising awareness and calling for conversations to help with the understanding of obesity as a complex, chronic disease.  The World Obesity Day global campaign will use conversations and stories to help people correct

Read More »
ASOI News

ASOI and ICPO response to : Medical Council Communication: “Important medicine shortage information – Ozempic (semaglutide)”

ASOI and ICPO response to : Medical Council Communication: “Important medicine shortage information – Ozempic (semaglutide)”, dated 22nd May 2023 The Association for the Study of Obesity on the island of Ireland, ASOI, and the Irish Coalition for People Living with Obesity, ICPO, have expressed our concern regarding the recent Medical Council communication sent to

Read More »
ASOI News

Things to do in Dublin during ECO

Family Friendly Dublin Zoo is situated in Phoenix Park, the largest city park in Europe, where over 28 hectares. It is divided into habitats including the Himalayan Hills, Wolves in the Woods, the African Savanna, Kaziranga Forest Trail, South American House, Zoorassic World, Gorilla Rainforest, Orangutan Forest, Sea Lion Cove, and Family Farm. Dublin Zoo

Read More »

ECO 2023 sponsorship update

It has come to our attention that PronoKal, a sponsor EASO has worked with in the past, has become part of Nestlé SA. Companies that produce or market breastmilk substitutes are inconsistent with the ASOI ethos and are excluded from our collaboration framework. We were unaware of the link when the sponsorship was accepted, and

Read More »
ASOI News

ECO2023 Teaching Workshops – Registration Open!

Management of obesity is challenging, both for health care professionals, and for people living with this complex, chronic, relapsing disease. But the last decade has been an exciting and fast-moving time for delivery of obesity care in Ireland, with the launch of a National Model of Care, and Irish Clinical Practice Guidelines for Treatment of

Read More »

“Addressing Obesity Together” – Press Release

World Obesity Day – Saturday March 4th 2023 World Obesity Day Europe is held annually on March 4th to raise awareness of the chronic relapsing disease of Obesity and the need for better prevention and treatment. International and national events are being held to mark the occasion. This is part of the global World Obesity

Read More »