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Connecting the dots: Obesity, digestive diseases and cancers
Join us at the European Parliament on June 5!

Be part of our multi-stakeholder event at the European Parliament hosted by MEP Romana Jerković, addressing the pressing public health challenge of obesity and its link to digestive diseases and cancers. The event will culminate in a high-level panel discussion with policymakers, medical professionals, and patient advocates exploring strategies to improve public health policies related to obesity and digestive health.

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Transitional Care Report
Addressing Challenges and Implementing Strategies Across Europe

This report calls for structured transitional care for adolescents with digestive diseases, offering solutions to key challenges and recommendations for better patient outcomes. Download and and explore our latest publication for healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, and policymakers.

Additionally, we have prepared some slides containing everything you need for your presentations.

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Advocacy Toolbox

With the new European Parliament now in place, the time is right to continue advocating for stronger health policies. We are here to support your efforts, offering practical resources to help you engage effectively with policymakers.

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Digestive Health deserves attention

In promoting digestive health, we work towards the prevention of digestive diseases, as well as the advancement and equal access to treatments to help improve patient outcomes. 

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Our new White Book 2

Explore resources related to our latest pan-European study on digestive health, including facts and figures, graphics and webinars. We highlight the burden of digestive diseases and associated research gaps.

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Position Papers

We inform policy makers, healthcare professionals and the general public about the latest evidence in digestive health and provide specific recommendations for policy action.

 

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Our public awareness videos

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Pancreatic Cancer: Stuck in the 1970s
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The IBD Journey
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Childhood Obesity: The impact of nutrition on health
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Alcohol and Digestive Cancers: Time for Change
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A Right to Know- Alcohol Labelling Across Europe
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World Digestive Health Day 2015 – Heartburn
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Gut Microbes - Importance in Health and Disease
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Childhood Obesity: The impact of nutrition on health
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Face Up To Colorectal Cancer
Our focus areas in digestive health
Pancreatic Cancer
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Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is the 8th most common cancer in Europe, yet knowledge of it is alarmingly low.
Nutrition and Obesity
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Nutrition and Obesity
Healthcare systems are under pressure from rising numbers of obese children and adults.
Colorectal Cancer
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Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer-related death in Europe
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel diseases are common, chronic conditions that primarily affect young people.
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