If you or a loved one personally struggles with obesity, you know just how complex those challenges can often be. Not only can struggling with obesity be a physical, mental and emotional challenge, but it can also be difficult to face pervasive issues such as weight stigma or problems seeking healthcare and treatment.
Will you help change the way society cares about obesity? That’s the purpose of Obesity Care Week, taking place from February 28th – March 6th, 2021. The Obesity Action Coalition (OAC), Producer of the Your Weight Matters Campaign, is also a Founding Champion of Obesity Care Week (OCW). We strongly support this important awareness week and encourage you to join in on the action and get involved!
About Obesity Care Week (OCW)
Obesity Care Week (OCW) is an annual public awareness effort supported by more than 60 countries worldwide and more than 75 healthcare-focused organizations. From advocating for fair treatment of obesity to ending weight bias, OCW aims to raise awareness, educate and advocate for a better world for people living with obesity.
Mark Your Calendars!
OCW2021 is set for February 28th – March 6th, 2021, and each day is dedicated to a specific topic that will highlight real-world issues impacting people with obesity:
- February 28th – Launch Day
- March 1st – Weight Bias
- March 2nd – Obesity Prevention & Treatment
- March 3rd – Access to Care
- March 4th – World Obesity Day
- March 5th – Childhood Obesity
- March 6th – “I Care” Day
OCW2021 will recognize these focus days and key issues by providing various opportunities to take action, share unbiased obesity education, share stories, participate in meaningful dialogue, and more! Learn more about OCW2021 at ObesityCareWeek.org.
Learn How You Can Get Involved!
Sign-up for OCW Alerts and stay up-to-date with the latest news and information on how to get involved and change the way society cares about obesity during Obesity Care Week, taking place from February 28th – March 6th, 2021.
