To date, there has been relatively limited research, discussion and policy focus on adolescent obesity, yet one in seven 15 years olds in Europe has overweight, or has obesity. Young adults with obesity are continuously stigmatised, and ‘blamed’ for their weight. A prime example of the weight bias and stigma is prevalent in the images used by the media. Currently teenagers with obesity are not receiving the support, guidance, treatment and care that has been indicated in ACTION Teens study 2022, Lund University study 2021, International project called ‘Confronting obesity: Co-creating policy with youth’ (COCREATE) 2021. This Campaign will a focus on the real lived experiences of teenagers across Europe who are living with, or affected by overweight or obesity. We have been engaging with young adults from Bulgaria, Germany, Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Ireland who have come together to discuss how THEY feel, and their experiences with obesity.
In this episode, we discuss opening the conversation of obesity between a child and their parent. Join Rhys, Vicki and Konstantin as they discuss some of the challenges that are faced when speaking about such a sensitive topic and how the subject should be addressed.
3 Mar 2023
Young women opening up on what it is like to have obesity in 2023.
In this episode, Konstantin has a discussion with Marta (16) Portugal, Maite (17) Germany and Cara (14) Ireland on their reflections on conversations around obesity, family support, friends, social media and 'acceptance' in society.
6 Jan 2023
Breaking the silence on obesity in young adults, with Konstantin from Bulgaria, and Rhys from England.
To date, there has been relatively limited research, discussion and policy focus on adolescent obesity, yet one in seven 15 years olds in Europe has overweight, or has obesity. Young adults with obesity are continuously stigmatised, and ‘blamed’ for their weight. A prime example of the weight bias and stigma is prevalent in the images used by the media. Currently teenagers with obesity are not receiving the support, guidance, treatment and care that has been indicated in ACTION Teens study 2022, Lund University study 2021, International project called ‘Confronting obesity: Co-creating policy with youth’ (COCREATE) 2021. This Campaign will a focus on the real lived experiences of teenagers across Europe who are living with, or affected by overweight or obesity. We have been engaging with young adults from Bulgaria, Germany, Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom, and Ireland who have come together to discuss how THEY feel, and their experiences with obesity.
20 Oct 2022
Voices of Youth in Obesity - Breaking the silence on teenage obesity
To date, there has been relatively limited research, discussion and policy focus on adolescent obesity, yet one in seven 15 years olds in Europe has overweight, or has obesity. Young adults with obesity are continuously stigmatised, and ‘blamed’ for their weight. A prime example of the weight bias and stigma is prevalent in the images used by the media. ECPO have launched a new podcast series "Voice of the Youth" where we will a focus on the real lived experiences of teenagers across Europe who are living with, or affected by overweight or obesity.
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