In an interview with EURACTIV at the September European Obesity Forum in Brussels, EPODE methodology founder Dr. Jean-Michel Borys stressed the importance of the implication of decision-makers at all levels in childhood obesity prevention.

Dr. Borys’ comments came in light of the publication of the results of the EPHE study. 

EPHE (EPODE for the Promotion of Health Equity) was a 3-year project sponsored by the European Commission (via DG Sanco) and rolled out in 7 countries, aiming to evaluate the efficiency of community-based interventions in the reduction of health inequities.