Obesity Prevention: The role of evidence in the policy cycle - Seminar with Dr Tazeem Bhatia
Mon 13 March 2023
MRC Epidemiology Unit
Obesity Prevention: The role of evidence in the policy cycle
Dr Tazeem Bhatia, Office of Health Improvement and Disparities, Department of Health and Social Care
This hybrid seminar will be held in the MRC Epidemiology Unit meeting rooms 1 and 2, and online.
About this talk
Obesity, metabolic disorders and the resulting non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease, are a huge, global public health challenge. In the UK, the estimated annual cost of obesity to the NHS is £6.5 billion and wider society £58 billion. How do we use evidence in primary prevention policy? What are the opportunities for enhancing the relationship between evidence and policy?
About Dr Bhatia
Tazeem Bhatia is a Public Health Consultant and Primary Care physician with 20 years’ experience of medical and public health practice in England and other health systems across the world. Currently, she is responsible for the Nutrition Science and Evidence Function in the Diet, Obesity and Healthy Behaviours Directorate, in the Office of Health Improvement and Disparities, part of the Department of Health and Social Care. Previously, she has represented the UK/England dietary landscape, obesity policies and programmes internationally for Public Health England.
Enquiries and booking
Please note that booking is required for this event.
Free registration to attend this seminar in person at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/obesity-prevention-the-role-of-evidence-in-the-policy-cycle-tazeem-bhatia-tickets-536113077647
Free registration to join this seminar online at:
https://mrc-epid.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMvcu6tqjwoE9X2gp2hx0D3u3N7Auy9dQ7q#/registration
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Venue
Address: | MRC Epidemiology Unit Meeting rooms 1 and 2 Institute of Metabolic Science Box 285 Addenbrooke's Hospital Hills Road Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB2 0QQ United Kingdom |
Telephone: | +441223330315 |