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    BMJ Learning and the cross-government obesity unit offer new podcasts on obesity. These resources support the Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives strategy for public health.

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    • Health Education

    Background:

    • The Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives strategy addresses the growing public health concern of obesity.
    • Effective communication channels are crucial for disseminating health information and promoting behavior change.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To announce the production of a new series of podcasts on obesity.
    • To support the implementation of the Healthy Weight, Healthy Lives strategy through accessible educational content.

    Main Methods:

    • Collaboration between the cross-government obesity unit and BMJ Learning.
    • Development of a podcast series focusing on key aspects of obesity.

    Main Results:

    • A series of podcasts on obesity is now available.
    • These podcasts serve as a resource for healthcare professionals and the public.

    Conclusions:

    • The podcast series represents a novel approach to health education on obesity.
    • This initiative aims to enhance understanding and management of obesity within the framework of national health strategies.