NHIS to Discuss Life-Stage Obesity Policy at Conference
The National Health Insurance Service will hold an October 22 conference session on improving obesity prevention and management across different stages of life.
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The National Health Insurance Service will run the session at the Korean Society for Preventive Medicine's 2026 fall conference at the HICO convention center in Gyeongju. The discussion will examine obesity in South Korea, related policy tasks, and ways to make prevention and management policies more effective across the life course.
Focus on children, adolescents and healthy habits
The session is titled “Obesity in South Korea and Responses Across the Life Course: Managing Children and Adolescents and Supporting Healthy Lifestyle Practices.” Health Insurance Research Institute Director Kim Ji-young will chair three presentations and a discussion.
Health Insurance Policy Research Office Director Lee Sun-mi will address obesity in South Korea and future responses. Health Policy Research Center Director Kang Ha-ryeom will present on obesity management linked to follow-up after student health screenings.
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