Learning objectives

After watching this webinar, participants will understand:

• the epidemiology of being overweight and obese with a focus on regional differences, trends, and specific populations (childhood, persons with diabetes);
• the impact of obesity on cardiovascular risk; and
• the role of interventions to prevent obesity at the population and individual levels.

Needs assessment and expected educational outcome:

To make cardiologists more aware of the cardiovascular implications of obesity.

Main topic:

• Risk Factors and Prevention - Obesity

This webinar will discuss the ESC Clinical Consensus Statement on Obesity and Cardiovascular Disease presented at ESC Congress 2024.

For more focused information about this topic, please watch the following webinar on Obesity management: implications for cardiovascular risk reduction on 22 January 2025.

We invite you to visit the dedicated webpage for the January FOCUS initiative highlighting Obesity and Cardiovascular disease.

Session information

This webinar is designed for general practitioners, primary care doctors and general cardiologist but also cardiologists wishing to update their scientific knowledge on the topic.

During the webinar, you will be encouraged to send your questions by chat and interact with our key opinion leaders who will provide live feedback.

Technical settings

The webinar is available on PC and tablets. The use of a smartphone is not recommended.

To answer the MCQs during the live, you must allow pop-up windows.

A high-speed Internet connection is required (minimum 2 Mbps).