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Contextual factors

Prevalencia de obesidad

Adultos, 2019-2020

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:15+
Tamaño de la muestra:22,459
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Aekplakorn, W., Puckcharern, H., and Satheannoppakao. (2021). The 6th National Health Examination Survey 2019-2020.
Notas:9,390 men, 13,069 women. NB. Combined adult data estimated. These estimates were calculated by weighting male and female survey results. Weighting based on World Bank Population % total female in Thailand 2020 (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL.FE.ZS?end=2020&locations=TH - accessed 11.07.25)
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):WHO standard cutoffs shown to allow comparison with non-Asian countries
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Adultos, 2019-2020

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:15+
Tamaño de la muestra:22,459
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Aekplakorn, W., Puckcharern, H., and Satheannoppakao. (2021). The 6th National Health Examination Survey 2019-2020.
Notas:9,390 men, 13,069 women. NB. Combined adult data estimated. These estimates were calculated by weighting male and female survey results. Weighting based on World Bank Population % total female in Thailand 2020 (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL.FE.ZS?end=2020&locations=TH - accessed 11.07.25).
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):WHO Asian cutoffs shown, standard WHO cutoffs also available
Cutoffs:WHO Asia
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Adultos, 2013-2015

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:15+
Tamaño de la muestra:19,3331
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Report of the 5th National Health Examination Survey 2014. Office of Policy and Strategy, Ministry of Public Health, Health Promotion Fund, Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI). https://www.hiso.or.th/thaihealthstat/report/sreport.php?y=2014&l=sreport5 (Accessed 11.07.25)
Notas:8,160 men, 11,171 women. NB. Combined adult data estimated. These estimates were calculated by weighting male and female survey results. Weighting based on World Bank Population % total female in Thailand 2020 (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL.FE.ZS?end=2020&locations=TH - accessed 11.07.25)
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):WHO standard cutoffs shown to allow comparison with non-Asian countries
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Adultos, 2009

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:20+
Tamaño de la muestra:19181
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Wichai Aekplakorn, Rungkarn Inthawong, Pattapong Kessomboon, et al., “Prevalence and Trends of Obesity and Association with Socioeconomic Status in Thai Adults: National Health Examination Surveys, 1991–2009,” Journal of Obesity, vol. 2014, Article ID 410259, 8 pages, 2014. doi:10.1155/2014/410259
Notas:WHO standard cutoffs shown to allow comparison with non-Asian countries, data using WHO Asia cutoffs also available
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Adultos, 2009

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:20+
Tamaño de la muestra:19181
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Wichai Aekplakorn, Rungkarn Inthawong, Pattapong Kessomboon, et al., “Prevalence and Trends of Obesity and Association with Socioeconomic Status in Thai Adults: National Health Examination Surveys, 1991–2009,” Journal of Obesity, vol. 2014, Article ID 410259, 8 pages, 2014. doi:10.1155/2014/410259
Cutoffs:WHO Asia
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Adultos, 2004

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:18+
Tamaño de la muestra:39290
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Aekplakorn W and Mo-Suwan L. (2009). National prevalence of obesity. Prevalence of obesity in Thailand. Obesity Reviews, 10: 589 - 592.
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Adultos, 2003-2005

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:19+
Tamaño de la muestra:7279
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Jitnarin N, Kosulwat V, Rojroongwasinkul N et al. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Thai population: Results of the National Thai Food Consumption Survey. 2011;16:e242-e249
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Adultos, 2000

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:35+
Tamaño de la muestra:5350
Referencias:http://www.fnri.dost.gov.ph/files/fnri%20files/nns/factsandfigures2003/anthropometric.pdf last accessed June 14th 2011
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Adultos, 1997

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:20-59
Tamaño de la muestra:3220
Referencias:Aekplakorn W, Chaiyapong Y, Neal B, Chariyalertsak W, Kunanusont C, Phoolcharoen W, Suriyawongpaisal P. Prevalence and Determinants of Overweight and Obesity in Thai Adults: Results of the Second National Health Examination Survey. J Med Asssoc Thai 2004;87(6):685-93
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Adultos, 1985

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:35-54
Tamaño de la muestra:3495
Zona abarcada:Regional
Referencias:Tanphaichitr V, Kulapongse S, Pakpeankitvatana R, et al. Prevalence of obesity and its associated risks in urban Thais. In: Oomura Y, Tarui S, Inoue S, Shimazu T, eds. Progress in obesity research, 1990 London: Libbey, 1991:649-53
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Niños, 2020

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:7-12
Tamaño de la muestra:1088
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Pongcharoen, T. et al. (2024). South East Asian Nutrition Surveys II (SEANUTS II) Thailand: triple burden of malnutrition among Thai children aged 6 months to 12 years. Public Health Nutrition, [online] 27(1). doi:https://doi.org/10.1017/s1368980024000053 [Accessed 08.07.25] ‌
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Overweight: BMI-for-age z-scores >1 to ≤2 sd. Obesity: BMI-for-age z-scores >2 sd
Cutoffs:WHO

Niños, 2019-2020

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:6-14
Tamaño de la muestra:4,654
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Report of the 6th National Health Examination Survey 2019-2020 (Child Health). Mahidol University, Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI), National Health Security Office, Ministry of Public Health. https://www.hiso.or.th/thaihealthstat/report/sreport.php?y=2020kid&l=thai [Accessed 11.07.25]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):+ 1 SD
Cutoffs:WHO

Niños, 2016

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:6-18
Tamaño de la muestra:1749
Zona abarcada:Regional
Referencias:Nonboonyawat T, Pusanasuwannasri W, Chanrat N, Wongthanavimok N, Tubngern D, Panutrakul P, Mungthin M, Nivesvivat T, Hatthachote P, Rangsin R, Piyaraj P. (2019) 'Prevalence and associates of obesity and overweight among school-age children in a rural community of Thailand.' Korean J Pediatr. doi: 10.3345/kjp.2018.06499.
Notas:WHO cut-offs used.
Cutoffs:WHO

Niños, 2015

Tipo de encuesta:Autodeclarado
Edad:13-17
Tamaño de la muestra:5894
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Global School-based Student Health Survey Thailand 2015 Fact Sheet https://www.who.int/ncds/surveillance/gshs/2015-Thailand-GSHS-Fact-Sheet.pdf?ua=1 (last accessed 24.11.20)
Cutoffs:WHO

Niños, 2008

Tipo de encuesta:Autodeclarado
Edad:13-15
Tamaño de la muestra:2767
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Global School-based Student Health Survey Thailand 2008 Fact Sheethttps://www.who.int/ncds/surveillance/gshs/2008_Thailand_fact_sheet.pdf?ua=1 (last accessed 24.11.20)
Cutoffs:WHO

Niños, 2003-2005

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:3-18
Tamaño de la muestra:9287
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Jitnarin N, Kosulwat V, Rojroongwasinkul N et al. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Thai population: Results of the National Thai Food Consumption Survey. 2011;16:e242-e249
Cutoffs:IOTF

Niños, 1997

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:5-15
Tamaño de la muestra:1290
Zona abarcada:Regional
Referencias:Mo-Suwan L, Tongkumchum P, Puetpaiboon A. Determinants of overweight tracking from childhood to adolescence: a 5 y follow-up study of Hat Yai schoolchildren. International Journal of Obesity (2000) 24, 164-1647
Notas:Urban 85th Centile NHANES
Cutoffs:Other

Niños, 1992

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:5-16
Tamaño de la muestra:2252
Zona abarcada:Regional
Referencias:Mo-suwan L, Tongkumchum P and Puetpaiboon A. Determinants of overweight tracking from childhood to adolescence: a 5 year follow up study of Hat Yai schoolchildren. IJO 2000;24:1642-1647
Notas:Hat Yai municipality, southern Thailand Child Cut-Off point: 85th Centile NHANES (see paper for further details)
Cutoffs:Other

0-5 years, 2022

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:0-5
Tamaño de la muestra:9504
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:National Statistical Office of Thailand. 2023. Thailand Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2022, Survey Findings Report. Bangkok, Thailand: National Statistical Office of Thailand.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Percentage of children under age 5 who are above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) of the median weight-for-height of the reference population
Cutoffs:+2 SD

0-5 years, 2019

Edad:0-5
Tamaño de la muestra:12138
Referencias:MICS: Thailand Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2019, Survey Findings Report. Bangkok, Thailand: National Statistical Office of Thailand.
Notas:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):=>+2SD

0-5 years, 2015-2016

Edad:0-5
Tamaño de la muestra:10942
Referencias:MICS: Thailand Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2015- 2016, Final Report, NSO and UNICEF, Bangkok, 2016
Notas:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):=>+2SD

0-5 years, 2012-2013

Edad:0-5
Tamaño de la muestra:8874
Referencias:MICS: Thailand multiple indicator cluster survey 2012. MICS. Bangkok, Thailand: NSO, UNICEF, MOPH, NHSO, THPF, IHPP, 2013.
Notas:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):=>+2SD

0-5 years, 2005-2006

Edad:0-5
Tamaño de la muestra:4627558
Referencias:MICS: Thailand multiple indicator cluster survey December 2005 - February 2006, Final report. Bangkok, Thailand: National Statistical Office, 2006
Notas:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):=>+2SD

0-5 years, 1995

Edad:0-5
Tamaño de la muestra:4178
Referencias:NNS: The fourth national nutrition survey of Thailand 1995. Department of Health. Bangkok, Thailand 1998
Notas:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):=>+2SD

0-5 years, 1987

Edad:0-5
Tamaño de la muestra:1886
Referencias:DHS: Thailand demographic and health survey 1987. Demographic and Health Surveys. Institute of Population Studies, Chulalongkorn University. Bangkok, Thailand, 1988
Notas:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):=>+2SD

Sobrepeso/obesidad según nivel de estudios

Adultos, 2021

Tipo de encuesta:Autodeclarado
Edad:15+
Tamaño de la muestra:207,191
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Polathep Vichitkunakorn, Warintorn Bunyanukul, Kanarit Apiwan, Detphop Tanasanchonnakul & Monsicha Sittisombut (2025) Prevalence of non-communicable disease risk factors and their association with economic status: findings from the 2021 health behaviour of population survey in Thailand, Global Health Action, 18:1, 2485689, DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2025.2485689 [Accessed 11.07.25]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):BMI ≥ 23 kg/m2
Cutoffs:WHO Asia
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Hombres, 2009

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:20+
Tamaño de la muestra:19,181
Zona abarcada:Nacional - URBANO
Referencias:Wichai Aekplakorn, Rungkarn Inthawong, Pattapong Kessomboon, et al., “Prevalence and Trends of Obesity and Association with Socioeconomic Status in Thai Adults: National Health Examination Surveys, 1991–2009,” Journal of Obesity, vol. 2014, Article ID 410259, 8 pages, 2014. doi:10.1155/2014/410259
Notas:Prevalence of Overweight & Obesity by Education in Urban Areas In this graph, overweight refers to BMI 25–<30, and obesity as BMI ≥30 kg/m2
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Mujeres, 2009

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:20+
Tamaño de la muestra:19,181
Zona abarcada:Nacional - URBANO
Referencias:Wichai Aekplakorn, Rungkarn Inthawong, Pattapong Kessomboon, et al., “Prevalence and Trends of Obesity and Association with Socioeconomic Status in Thai Adults: National Health Examination Surveys, 1991–2009,” Journal of Obesity, vol. 2014, Article ID 410259, 8 pages, 2014. doi:10.1155/2014/410259
Notas:Prevalence of Overweight & Obesity by Education in Urban Areas In this graph, overweight refers to BMI 25–<30, and obesity as BMI ≥30 kg/m2
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Hombres, 2009

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:20+
Tamaño de la muestra:19,181
Zona abarcada:Nacional - RURAL
Referencias:Wichai Aekplakorn, Rungkarn Inthawong, Pattapong Kessomboon, et al., “Prevalence and Trends of Obesity and Association with Socioeconomic Status in Thai Adults: National Health Examination Surveys, 1991–2009,” Journal of Obesity, vol. 2014, Article ID 410259, 8 pages, 2014. doi:10.1155/2014/410259
Notas:Prevalence of Overweight & Obesity by Education in Rural Areas In this graph, overweight refers to BMI 25–<30, and obesity as BMI ≥30 kg/m2
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Mujeres, 2009

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:20+
Tamaño de la muestra:19,181
Zona abarcada:Nacional - RURAL
Referencias:Wichai Aekplakorn, Rungkarn Inthawong, Pattapong Kessomboon, et al., “Prevalence and Trends of Obesity and Association with Socioeconomic Status in Thai Adults: National Health Examination Surveys, 1991–2009,” Journal of Obesity, vol. 2014, Article ID 410259, 8 pages, 2014. doi:10.1155/2014/410259
Notas:Prevalence of Overweight & Obesity by Education in Rural Areas In this graph, overweight refers to BMI 25–<30, and obesity as BMI ≥30 kg/m2
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Niños, 2016

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:6-18
Tamaño de la muestra:1749
Zona abarcada:Regional
Referencias:Nonboonyawat, T. et al. (2019). Prevalence and associates of obesity and overweight among school-age children in a rural community of Thailand. Korean Journal of Pediatrics, [online] 62(5), pp.179–186. doi:https://doi.org/10.3345/kjp.2018.06499 [Accessed 08.07.25]
Notas:The sample was from 9 public schools in Baan Na Yao, Chachoengsao Province and Baan Sai Thong, Sa Kaeo Province in central Thailand. NB: Small sample sizes in vocational and higher categories
Cutoffs:WHO

0-5 years, 2022

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Tamaño de la muestra:9504
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:National Statistical Office of Thailand. 2023. Thailand Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2022, Survey Findings Report. Bangkok, Thailand: National Statistical Office of Thailand.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Percentage of children under age 5 who are above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) of the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Cutoffs:+2 SD

0-5 years, 2019

Tamaño de la muestra:12138
Referencias:MICS: Thailand Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2019, Survey Findings Report. Bangkok, Thailand: National Statistical Office of Thailand.
Notas:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):=>+2SD

0-5 years, 2015-2016

Tamaño de la muestra:10942
Referencias:MICS: Thailand Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2015- 2016, Final Report, NSO and UNICEF, Bangkok, 2016
Notas:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):=>+2SD

0-5 years, 2012-2013

Tamaño de la muestra:8874
Referencias:MICS: Thailand multiple indicator cluster survey 2012. MICS. Bangkok, Thailand: NSO, UNICEF, MOPH, NHSO, THPF, IHPP, 2013.
Notas:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):=>+2SD

0-5 years, 2005-2006

Tamaño de la muestra:4627558
Referencias:MICS: Thailand multiple indicator cluster survey December 2005 - February 2006, Final report. Bangkok, Thailand: National Statistical Office, 2006
Notas:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):=>+2SD

0-5 years, 1987

Tamaño de la muestra:1886
Referencias:DHS: Thailand demographic and health survey 1987. Demographic and Health Surveys. Institute of Population Studies, Chulalongkorn University. Bangkok, Thailand, 1988
Notas:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):=>+2SD

Sobrepeso/obesidad por edad

Adultos, 2019-2020

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Tamaño de la muestra:22,459
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Aekplakorn, W., Puckcharern, H., and Satheannoppakao. (2021). The 6th National Health Examination Survey 2019-2020. https://www.hiso.or.th/thaihealthstat/report/sreport.php?y=2019&l=sreport6 [Accessed 11.07.25]
Notas:WHO standard cutoffs shown to allow comparison with non-Asian countries, data using WHO Asia cutoffs also available
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Adultos, 2013-2015

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Tamaño de la muestra:19,331
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Report of the 5th National Health Examination Survey 2014. Office of Policy and Strategy, Ministry of Public Health, Health Promotion Fund, Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI). https://www.hiso.or.th/thaihealthstat/report/sreport.php?y=2014&l=sreport5 (Accessed 11.07.25)
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Adultos, 2003-2005

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Tamaño de la muestra:7279
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Jitnarin N, Kosulwat V, Rojroongwasinkul N et al. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Thai population: Results of the National Thai Food Consumption Survey. 2011;16:e242-e249
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Niños, 2021

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Tamaño de la muestra:5661
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:2021 GSHS Fact Sheet Thailand. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/ncds/ncd-surveillance/data-reporting/thailand/2021_thailand_gshs_fact_sheetada1f3cd-2ee4-4258-a01f-b40873aaf988.pdf?sfvrsn=be5c3553_1&download=true
Cutoffs:BMI-for-age-sex

Niños, 2003-2005

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Tamaño de la muestra:9287
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Jitnarin N, Kosulwat V, Rojroongwasinkul N et al. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Thai population: Results of the National Thai Food Consumption Survey. 2011;16:e242-e249
Cutoffs:IOTF

Sobrepeso/obesidad por región

Adultos, 2019-2020

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:15+
Tamaño de la muestra:22,459
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Aekplakorn, W., Puckcharern, H., and Satheannoppakao. (2021). The 6th National Health Examination Survey 2019-2020. https://www.hiso.or.th/thaihealthstat/report/sreport.php?y=2019&l=sreport6 [Accessed 11.07.25]
Notas:WHO standard cutoffs shown to allow comparison with non-Asian countries, data using WHO Asia cutoffs also available
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Hombres, 2019-2020

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:15+
Tamaño de la muestra:22,459
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Aekplakorn, W., Puckcharern, H., and Satheannoppakao. (2021). The 6th National Health Examination Survey 2019-2020. https://www.hiso.or.th/thaihealthstat/report/sreport.php?y=2019&l=sreport6 [Accessed 11.07.25]
Notas:WHO standard cutoffs shown to allow comparison with non-Asian countries, data using WHO Asia cutoffs also available
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Mujeres, 2019-2020

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:15+
Tamaño de la muestra:22,459
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Aekplakorn, W., Puckcharern, H., and Satheannoppakao. (2021). The 6th National Health Examination Survey 2019-2020. https://www.hiso.or.th/thaihealthstat/report/sreport.php?y=2019&l=sreport6 [Accessed 11.07.25]
Notas:WHO standard cutoffs shown to allow comparison with non-Asian countries, data using WHO Asia cutoffs also available
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Adultos, 2019-2020

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:15+
Tamaño de la muestra:22,459
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Aekplakorn, W., Puckcharern, H., and Satheannoppakao. (2021). The 6th National Health Examination Survey 2019-2020. https://www.hiso.or.th/thaihealthstat/report/sreport.php?y=2019&l=sreport6 [Accessed 11.07.25]
Notas:WHO standard cutoffs shown to allow comparison with non-Asian countries, data using WHO Asia cutoffs also available
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Hombres, 2019-2020

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:15+
Tamaño de la muestra:22,459
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Aekplakorn, W., Puckcharern, H., and Satheannoppakao. (2021). The 6th National Health Examination Survey 2019-2020. https://www.hiso.or.th/thaihealthstat/report/sreport.php?y=2019&l=sreport6 [Accessed 11.07.25]
Notas:WHO standard cutoffs shown to allow comparison with non-Asian countries, data using WHO Asia cutoffs also available
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Mujeres, 2019-2020

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:15+
Tamaño de la muestra:22,459
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Aekplakorn, W., Puckcharern, H., and Satheannoppakao. (2021). The 6th National Health Examination Survey 2019-2020. https://www.hiso.or.th/thaihealthstat/report/sreport.php?y=2019&l=sreport6 [Accessed 11.07.25]
Notas:WHO standard cutoffs shown to allow comparison with non-Asian countries, data using WHO Asia cutoffs also available
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Hombres, 2009

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:20+
Tamaño de la muestra:19,181
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Wichai Aekplakorn, Rungkarn Inthawong, Pattapong Kessomboon, et al., “Prevalence and Trends of Obesity and Association with Socioeconomic Status in Thai Adults: National Health Examination Surveys, 1991–2009,” Journal of Obesity, vol. 2014, Article ID 410259, 8 pages, 2014. doi:10.1155/2014/410259
Notas:In this graph, overweight refers to BMI 25–<30, and obesity as BMI ≥30 kg/m2
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Mujeres, 2009

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:20+
Tamaño de la muestra:19,181
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Wichai Aekplakorn, Rungkarn Inthawong, Pattapong Kessomboon, et al., “Prevalence and Trends of Obesity and Association with Socioeconomic Status in Thai Adults: National Health Examination Surveys, 1991–2009,” Journal of Obesity, vol. 2014, Article ID 410259, 8 pages, 2014. doi:10.1155/2014/410259
Notas:In this graph, overweight refers to BMI 25–<30, and obesity as BMI ≥30 kg/m2
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Hombres, 2003-2005

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:19+
Tamaño de la muestra:7279
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Jitnarin N, Kosulwat V, Rojroongwasinkul N et al. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Thai population: Results of the National Thai Food Consumption Survey. 2011;16:e242-e249
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Mujeres, 2003-2005

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:19+
Tamaño de la muestra:7279
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Jitnarin N, Kosulwat V, Rojroongwasinkul N et al. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Thai population: Results of the National Thai Food Consumption Survey. 2011;16:e242-e249
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Hombres, 2003-2005

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:19+
Tamaño de la muestra:7279
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Jitnarin N, Kosulwat V, Rojroongwasinkul N et al. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Thai population: Results of the National Thai Food Consumption Survey. 2011;16:e242-e249
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Mujeres, 2003-2005

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:19+
Tamaño de la muestra:7279
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Jitnarin N, Kosulwat V, Rojroongwasinkul N et al. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Thai population: Results of the National Thai Food Consumption Survey. 2011;16:e242-e249
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Niños, 2020

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:7-12
Tamaño de la muestra:1088
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Pongcharoen, T. et al. (2024). South East Asian Nutrition Surveys II (SEANUTS II) Thailand: triple burden of malnutrition among Thai children aged 6 months to 12 years. Public Health Nutrition, [online] 27(1). doi:https://doi.org/10.1017/s1368980024000053 [Accessed 08.07.25] ‌
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Overweight: BMI-for-age z-scores >1 to ≤2 sd. Obesity: BMI-for-age z-scores >2 sd
Cutoffs:WHO

Chicos, 2003-2005

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:3-18
Tamaño de la muestra:9287
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Jitnarin N, Kosulwat V, Rojroongwasinkul N et al. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Thai population: Results of the National Thai Food Consumption Survey. 2011;16:e242-e249
Cutoffs:IOTF

Chicas, 2003-2005

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:3-18
Tamaño de la muestra:9287
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Jitnarin N, Kosulwat V, Rojroongwasinkul N et al. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Thai population: Results of the National Thai Food Consumption Survey. 2011;16:e242-e249
Cutoffs:IOTF

Chicos, 2003-2005

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:3-18
Tamaño de la muestra:9287
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Jitnarin N, Kosulwat V, Rojroongwasinkul N et al. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Thai population: Results of the National Thai Food Consumption Survey. 2011;16:e242-e249
Cutoffs:IOTF

Chicas, 2003-2005

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:3-18
Tamaño de la muestra:9287
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Jitnarin N, Kosulwat V, Rojroongwasinkul N et al. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Thai population: Results of the National Thai Food Consumption Survey. 2011;16:e242-e249
Cutoffs:IOTF

0-5 years, 2022

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Tamaño de la muestra:9504
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:National Statistical Office of Thailand. 2023. Thailand Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2022, Survey Findings Report. Bangkok, Thailand: National Statistical Office of Thailand.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Percentage of children under age 5 who are above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) of the median weight-for-height of the reference population
Cutoffs:+2 SD

0-5 years, 2022

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Tamaño de la muestra:9504
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:National Statistical Office of Thailand. 2023. Thailand Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2022, Survey Findings Report. Bangkok, Thailand: National Statistical Office of Thailand.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Percentage of children under age 5 who are above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) of the median weight-for-height of the reference population
Cutoffs:+2 SD

0-5 years, 2019

Tamaño de la muestra:12138
Referencias:MICS: Thailand Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2019, Survey Findings Report. Bangkok, Thailand: National Statistical Office of Thailand.
Notas:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):=>+2SD

0-5 years, 2015-2016

Tamaño de la muestra:10942
Referencias:MICS: Thailand Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2015- 2016, Final Report, NSO and UNICEF, Bangkok, 2016
Notas:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):=>+2SD

0-5 years, 2005-2006

Tamaño de la muestra:4627558
Referencias:MICS: Thailand multiple indicator cluster survey December 2005 - February 2006, Final report. Bangkok, Thailand: National Statistical Office, 2006
Notas:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):=>+2SD

0-5 years, 1987

Tamaño de la muestra:1886
Referencias:DHS: Thailand demographic and health survey 1987. Demographic and Health Surveys. Institute of Population Studies, Chulalongkorn University. Bangkok, Thailand, 1988
Notas:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):=>+2SD

Sobrepeso/obesidad por nivel socioeconómico

Adultos, 2021

Tipo de encuesta:Autodeclarado
Edad:15+
Tamaño de la muestra:201,191
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Polathep Vichitkunakorn, Warintorn Bunyanukul, Kanarit Apiwan, Detphop Tanasanchonnakul & Monsicha Sittisombut (2025) Prevalence of non-communicable disease risk factors and their association with economic status: findings from the 2021 health behaviour of population survey in Thailand, Global Health Action, 18:1, 2485689, DOI: 10.1080/16549716.2025.2485689 [Accessed 11.07.25]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):BMI ≥ 23 kg/m²
Cutoffs:WHO Asia
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

0-5 years, 2022

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Tamaño de la muestra:9504
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:National Statistical Office of Thailand. 2023. Thailand Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2022, Survey Findings Report. Bangkok, Thailand: National Statistical Office of Thailand.
Notas:Percentage of children under age 5 who are above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) of the median weight-for-height of the reference population
Cutoffs:+2 SD

0-5 years, 2019

Tamaño de la muestra:12138
Referencias:MICS: Thailand Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2019, Survey Findings Report. Bangkok, Thailand: National Statistical Office of Thailand.
Notas:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):=>+2SD

0-5 years, 2015-2016

Tamaño de la muestra:10942
Referencias:MICS: Thailand Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2015- 2016, Final Report, NSO and UNICEF, Bangkok, 2016
Notas:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):=>+2SD

0-5 years, 2012-2013

Tamaño de la muestra:8874
Referencias:MICS: Thailand multiple indicator cluster survey 2012. MICS. Bangkok, Thailand: NSO, UNICEF, MOPH, NHSO, THPF, IHPP, 2013.
Notas:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):=>+2SD

0-5 years, 2005-2006

Tamaño de la muestra:4627558
Referencias:MICS: Thailand multiple indicator cluster survey December 2005 - February 2006, Final report. Bangkok, Thailand: National Statistical Office, 2006
Notas:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):=>+2SD

Double burden of underweight & overweight

Adultos, 2022

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:20+
Referencias:NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC). Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults. Lancet 2024; published online Feb 29. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(23)02750-2.
Notas:Age Standardised estimates
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Combined prevalence of BMI<18.5 kg/m² and BMI>=30 kg/m² (double burden of underweight and obesity)

Niños, 2022

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:5-19
Referencias:NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC). Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults. Lancet 2024; published online Feb 29. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(23)02750-2.
Notas:Age standardised estimates
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Combined prevalence of BMI < -2SD and BMI > 2SD (double burden of thinness and obesity)
Cutoffs:BMI < -2SD and BMI > 2SD

0-5 years, 2019-2019

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:0-5
Referencias:UNICEF data available at https://data.unicef.org/topic/nutrition/malnutrition/(last accessed 12.03.25)
Notas:Children under 5 falling below -2 standard deviations from the median height for age and falling at or above +2 standard deviations from the median weight-for-height of the reference population

Actividad física insuficiente

Adultos, 2022

Tipo de encuesta:Autodeclarado
Edad:18+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:WHO (2024). Prevalence of insufficient physical activity among adults aged 18-years age-standardized estimate in 2022. Available at https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/prevalence-of-insufficient-physical-activity-among-adults-aged-18-years-(age-standardized-estimate)-(-)
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Percent of population attaining less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, or less than 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or equivalent.

Hombres, 2022

Tipo de encuesta:Autodeclarado
Edad:18+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:WHO (2024). Prevalence of insufficient physical activity among adults aged 18-years age-standardized estimate in 2022. Available at https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/prevalence-of-insufficient-physical-activity-among-adults-aged-18-years-(age-standardized-estimate)-(-)
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Percent of population attaining less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, or less than 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or equivalent.

Mujeres, 2022

Tipo de encuesta:Autodeclarado
Edad:18+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:WHO (2024). Prevalence of insufficient physical activity among adults aged 18-years age-standardized estimate in 2022. Available at https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/prevalence-of-insufficient-physical-activity-among-adults-aged-18-years-(age-standardized-estimate)-(-)
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Percent of population attaining less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, or less than 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or equivalent.

Adultos, 2016

Referencias:Guthold R, Stevens GA, Riley LM, Bull FC. Worldwide trends in insufficient physical activity from 2001 to 2016: a pooled analysis of 358 population-based surveys with 1.9 million participants. Lancet 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30357-7

Hombres, 2016

Referencias:Guthold R, Stevens GA, Riley LM, Bull FC. Worldwide trends in insufficient physical activity from 2001 to 2016: a pooled analysis of 358 population-based surveys with 1.9 million participants. Lancet 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30357-7

Mujeres, 2016

Referencias:Guthold R, Stevens GA, Riley LM, Bull FC. Worldwide trends in insufficient physical activity from 2001 to 2016: a pooled analysis of 358 population-based surveys with 1.9 million participants. Lancet 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30357-7

Niños, 2016

Tipo de encuesta:Autodeclarado
Edad:11-17
Referencias:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893ADO?lang=en (last accessed 16.03.21)
Notas:% of school going adolescents not meeting WHO recommendations on Physical Activity for Health, i.e. doing less than 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Chicos, 2016

Tipo de encuesta:Autodeclarado
Edad:11-17
Referencias:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893ADO?lang=en (last accessed 16.03.21)
Notas:% of school going adolescents not meeting WHO recommendations on Physical Activity for Health, i.e. doing less than 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Chicas, 2016

Tipo de encuesta:Autodeclarado
Edad:11-17
Referencias:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893ADO?lang=en (last accessed 16.03.21)
Notas:% of school going adolescents not meeting WHO recommendations on Physical Activity for Health, i.e. doing less than 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Niños, 2010

Edad:11-17
Referencias:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893?lang=en
Notas:% of school going adolescents not meeting WHO recommendations on Physical Activity for Health, i.e. doing less than 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Chicos, 2010

Edad:11-17
Referencias:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893?lang=en
Notas:% of school going adolescents not meeting WHO recommendations on Physical Activity for Health, i.e. doing less than 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Chicas, 2010

Edad:11-17
Referencias:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893?lang=en
Notas:% of school going adolescents not meeting WHO recommendations on Physical Activity for Health, i.e. doing less than 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Frecuencia media diaria de consumo de refrescos carbonatados

Niños, 2014-2015

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:12-17
Referencias:Beal et al. (2019). Global Patterns of Adolescent Fruit, Vegetable, Carbonated Soft Drink, and Fast-food consumption: A meta-analysis of global school-based student health surveys. Food and Nutrition Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1177/0379572119848287 sourced from Food Systems Dashboard http://www.foodsystemsdashboard.org/food-system

Estimated per capita fruit intake

Adultos, 2017

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:25+
Referencias:Global Burden of Disease, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation http://ghdx.healthdata.org/
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Estimated per-capita fruit intake (g/day)

Prevalencia del consumo de fruta menos de una vez al día

Niños, 2008-2015

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:12-17
Referencias:Global School-based Student Health Surveys. Beal et al (2019). Global Patterns of Adolescent Fruit, Vegetable, Carbonated Soft Drink, and Fast-food consumption: A meta-analysis of global school-based student health surveys. Food and Nutrition Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1177/0379572119848287. Sourced from Food Systems Dashboard http://www.foodsystemsdashboard.org/food-system
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Prevalence of less-than-daily fruit consumption (% less-than-daily fruit consumption)

Prevalencia del consumo de verdura menos de una vez al día

Niños, 2008-2015

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:12-17
Referencias:Beal et al. (2019). Global Patterns of Adolescent Fruit, Vegetable, Carbonated Soft Drink, and Fast-food consumption: A meta-analysis of global school-based student health surveys. Food and Nutrition Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1177/0379572119848287 sourced from Food Systems Dashboard http://www.foodsystemsdashboard.org/food-system
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Prevalence of less-than-daily vegetable consumption (% less-than-daily vegetable consumption)

Frecuencia media semanal de consumo de comida rápida

Niños, 2014-2015

Edad:12-17
Referencias:Beal et al. (2019). Global Patterns of Adolescent Fruit, Vegetable, Carbonated Soft Drink, and Fast-food consumption: A meta-analysis of global school-based student health surveys. Food and Nutrition Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1177/0379572119848287 sourced from Food Systems Dashboard http://www.foodsystemsdashboard.org/food-system

Ingesta estimada de carne procesada per cápita

Adultos, 2017

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:25+
Referencias:Global Burden of Disease, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation http://ghdx.healthdata.org/
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Estimated per-capita processed meat intake (g per day)

Estimated per capita whole grains intake

Adultos, 2017

Tipo de encuesta:Medido
Edad:25+
Referencias:Global Burden of Disease, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation http://ghdx.healthdata.org/
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Estimated per-capita whole grains intake (g/day)

Salud mental: trastornos de depresión

Adultos, 2021

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Number living with depression per 100,000 population (adults 20+ years)

Hombres, 2021

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Number living with depression per 100,000 population (adults 20+ years)

Mujeres, 2021

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Number living with depression per 100,000 population (adults 20+ years)

Adultos, 2015-2021

Referencias:Prevalence data from Global Burden of Disease study 2015 (http://ghdx.healthdata.org) published in: Depression and Other Common Mental Disorders: Global Health Estimates. Geneva:World Health Organization; 2017. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):% of population with depression disorders

Adultos, 2015-2021

Referencias:Prevalence data from Global Burden of Disease study 2015 (http://ghdx.healthdata.org) published in: Depression and Other Common Mental Disorders: Global Health Estimates. Geneva:World Health Organization; 2017. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):% of population with depression disorders

Hombres, 2015-2021

Referencias:Prevalence data from Global Burden of Disease study 2015 (http://ghdx.healthdata.org) published in: Depression and Other Common Mental Disorders: Global Health Estimates. Geneva:World Health Organization; 2017. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):% of population with depression disorders

Mujeres, 2015-2021

Referencias:Prevalence data from Global Burden of Disease study 2015 (http://ghdx.healthdata.org) published in: Depression and Other Common Mental Disorders: Global Health Estimates. Geneva:World Health Organization; 2017. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):% of population with depression disorders

Niños, 2021

Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Number living with depressive disorder per 100,000 population (Under 20 years of age)

Chicos, 2021

Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Number living with depressive disorder per 100,000 population (Under 20 years of age)

Chicas, 2021

Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Number living with depressive disorder per 100,000 population (Under 20 years of age)

Salud mental: trastornos de ansiedad

Adultos, 2021

Edad:20+
Referencias:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25).
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Number living with anxiety per 100,000 population

Hombres, 2021

Edad:20+
Referencias:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25).
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Number living with anxiety per 100,000 population

Mujeres, 2021

Edad:20+
Referencias:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25).
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Number living with anxiety per 100,000 population

Adultos, 2015-2021

Referencias:Prevalence data from Global Burden of Disease study 2015 (http://ghdx.healthdata.org) published in: Depression and Other Common Mental Disorders: Global Health Estimates. Geneva:World Health Organization; 2017. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):% of population with anxiety disorders

Adultos, 2015-2021

Referencias:Prevalence data from Global Burden of Disease study 2015 (http://ghdx.healthdata.org) published in: Depression and Other Common Mental Disorders: Global Health Estimates. Geneva:World Health Organization; 2017. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):% of population with anxiety disorders

Hombres, 2015-2021

Referencias:Prevalence data from Global Burden of Disease study 2015 (http://ghdx.healthdata.org) published in: Depression and Other Common Mental Disorders: Global Health Estimates. Geneva:World Health Organization; 2017. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):% of population with anxiety disorders

Mujeres, 2015-2021

Referencias:Prevalence data from Global Burden of Disease study 2015 (http://ghdx.healthdata.org) published in: Depression and Other Common Mental Disorders: Global Health Estimates. Geneva:World Health Organization; 2017. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):% of population with anxiety disorders

Niños, 2021

Referencias:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)

Chicos, 2021

Referencias:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)

Chicas, 2021

Referencias:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)

% de los lactantes se alimentan exclusivamente de leche materna 0-5 meses

0-5 years, 2015-2022

Referencias:Thailand Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2022, Survey Findings Report
Notas:Full details are available. Original citation United Nations Children’s Fund, Division of Data, Analysis, Planning and Monitoring (2023). Global UNICEF Global Databases: Infant and Young Child Feeding: Exclusive breastfeeding, New York, October 2023.

Percent of population who cannot afford a healthy diet

Adultos, 2022

Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:The Food Systems Dashboard. The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), The Columbia Climate School, and Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 2024. Geneva, Switzerland. https://www.foodsystemsdashboard.org. DOI: https://doi.org/10.36072/db.

Cáncer de esófago

Hombres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Indicence per 100,000

Mujeres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Indicence per 100,000

Hombres, 2020-2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2347
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Mujeres, 2020-2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2347
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Cáncer de mama

Mujeres, 2022

Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Incidence per 100,000

Cáncer colorrectal

Hombres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Incidence per 100,000

Mujeres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Incidence per 100,000

Hombres, 2020-2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2347
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Mujeres, 2020-2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2347
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Cáncer de páncreas

Hombres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Incidence per 100,000

Mujeres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Incidence per 100,000

Hombres, 2020-2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2347
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Mujeres, 2020-2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2347
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Cáncer de la vesícula biliar

Hombres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Indicence per 100,000

Mujeres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Indicence per 100,000

Hombres, 2020-2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2347
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Mujeres, 2020-2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2347
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Cáncer de riñón

Hombres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Incidence per 100,000

Mujeres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Incidence per 100,000

Hombres, 2020-2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2347
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Mujeres, 2020-2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2347
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Cáncer de útero

Mujeres, 2022

Edad:20+
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Incidence per 100,000

Mujeres, 2020-2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2347
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Tensión arterial elevada

Adultos, 2015

Referencias:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A875?lang=en
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Age Standardised estimated % Raised blood pressure 2015 (SBP>=140 OR DBP>=90).

Hombres, 2015

Referencias:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A875?lang=en
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Age Standardised estimated % Raised blood pressure 2015 (SBP>=140 OR DBP>=90).

Mujeres, 2015

Referencias:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A875?lang=en
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Age Standardised estimated % Raised blood pressure 2015 (SBP>=140 OR DBP>=90).

Colesterol elevado

Adultos, 2008

Referencias:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A885
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):% Raised total cholesterol (>= 5.0 mmol/L) (age-standardized estimate).

Hombres, 2008

Referencias:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A885
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):% Raised total cholesterol (>= 5.0 mmol/L) (age-standardized estimate).

Mujeres, 2008

Referencias:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A885
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):% Raised total cholesterol (>= 5.0 mmol/L) (age-standardized estimate).

Glucemia en ayunas elevada

Hombres, 2014

Referencias:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A869?lang=en
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Age Standardised % raised fasting blood glucose (>= 7.0 mmol/L or on medication).

Mujeres, 2014

Referencias:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A869?lang=en
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Age Standardised % raised fasting blood glucose (>= 7.0 mmol/L or on medication).

Prevalencia de la diabetes

Adultos, 2024

Referencias:Reproduced with kind permission International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 11th edn. Brussels, Belgium:International Diabetes Federation, 2025. http://www.diabetesatlas.org

Adultos, 2021

Edad:20-79
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Reproduced with kind permission International Diabetes Federation.  IDF Diabetes Atlas, 10th edn. Brussels, Belgium:International Diabetes Federation, 2021. http://www.diabetesatlas.org
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Age-adjusted comparative prevalence of diabetes, %

Adultos, 2019

Edad:20-79
Referencias:Reproduced with kind permission International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 9th edn. Brussels,Belgium: 2019. Available at: https://www.diabetesatlas.org
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Diabetes age-adjusted comparative prevalence (%).

Adultos, 2017

Referencias:Reproduced with kind permission of IDF, International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 8th edition. Brussels, Belgium: International Diabetes Federation, 2017. http://www.diabetesatlas.org
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Diabetes age-adjusted comparative prevalence (%).

Ovarian Cancer

Mujeres, 2022

Edad:20+
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Incidence per 100,000

Leukemia

Hombres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Incidence per 100,000
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Mujeres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Incidence per 100,000
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Leukemia

Hombres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Incidence per 100,000
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Mujeres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Incidence per 100,000
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Liver and intrahepatic bile duct Cancer

Hombres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Incidence per 100,000

Mujeres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Incidence per 100,000

Multiple Myeloma

Hombres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Indicence per 100,000
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Mujeres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Indicence per 100,000
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Non Hodgkin Lymphoma

Hombres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Incidence per 100,000
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Mujeres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Incidence per 100,000
A menos que se indique lo contrario, el sobrepeso se refiere a un IMC entre 25 kg y 29,9 kg/m² y la obesidad se refiere a un IMC superior a 30 kg/m²..

Thyroid Cancer

Hombres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Incidence per 100,000

Mujeres, 2022

Edad:20+
Zona abarcada:Nacional
Referencias:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definiciones (solo disponible en inglés):Incidence per 100,000

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Policies, Interventions and Actions

"Kin Rae Dee" (What's Good to Eat) Campaign

A nationwide social media campaign to encourage young people and parents to make healthier food choices.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2025 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adultos y niños
Organisation:UNICEF Thailand
Find out more:www.unicef.org
References:Unicef.org. (2025). UNICEF launches ‘Kin Rai Dee’ campaign to tackle childhood obesity and promote healthy eating in Thailand. [online] Available at: https://www.unicef.org/thailand/press-releases/unicef-launches-kin-rai-dee-campaign-tackle-childhood-obesity-and-promote-healthy [Accessed 18.07.25]. ‌

Childhood Obesity Guidelines for Health Care Facilities

Guidelines for childhood obesity management for public health institutions. They were developed to provide professionals with guidance to ensure children living with obesity receive prompt screening and appropriate care in order to reduce the risk of future non-communicable disease and associated health issues. (In Thai)

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2025 (ongoing)
Target age group:Niños
Organisation:Ministry of Public Health
Find out more:nutrition2.anamai.moph.go.th
Linked document:Download linked document

Final Phase of Sugar Tax

In April 2025, the Thai Excise Department enforced the final phase of the excise sugar tax introduced in 2017, increasing the tax rate on certain beverages according to sugar content. The tax rate on beverages with 6-8g sugar per 100ml will be increased from 0.30 Baht/litre to 1 Baht/litre and on beverages with 8-10g sugar per 100ml, from 1 Baht/litre to 3 Baht/litre.

Categories:Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Year(s):2025 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adultos y niños
Organisation:Thai Excise Department
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Prasertsi, P. Sugar Annual: Thailand. (2025). USDA Foreign Agricultural Service. [Accessed 18.07.25]

Minimum standards and guidelines on actions to protect children from the harmful impact of marketing of food and non-alcoholic beverages in the ASEAN region

This report outlines the minimum standards and guidelines for ASEAN Member States to protect children from the harmful impacts of food and non-alcoholic beverage marketing. It also includes a rationale for strengthening legislation, guidelines for developing, implementing, enforcing, and monitoring legislation, and an overview of existing unhealthy food marketing regulations in the region.

Categories:Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Transnational Obesity Strategies/Policy/Recommendations or Action Plan
Year(s):2024 (ongoing)
Target age group:Niños
Organisation:Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
Find out more:asean.org
Linked document:Download linked document
References:ASEAN and UNICEF. 2024. Minimum standards and guidelines on actions to protect children from the harmful impact of marketing of food and non-alcoholic beverages in the ASEAN region. Jakarta; UNICEF.

National Plan of Action for Nutrition (NPAN) 2023-2027

Thailand's comprehensive five-year strategic framework to improve nutrition. It is aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and aims to reduce stunting and wasting in children, as well as overweight and obesity. The plan contains specific targets to reduce childhood and adult overweight and obesity. (in Thai)

Categories:Evidence of Obesity Target
Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2023-2027
Target age group:Adultos y niños
Organisation:Ministry of Public Health
Find out more:nutrition2.anamai.moph.go.th
Linked document:Download linked document

Physical Activity Promotion Plan for Children and Youth 2023-2030

This plan aims to promote physical activity in children and youth through education, support, community activities, and environmental changes. It is in line with the broader Physical Activity Promotion Plan 2018-2030. (in Thai)

Categories:Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2023-2030
Target age group:Niños
Organisation:Health Promotion Foundation
Find out more:www.thaihealth.or.th
Linked document:Download linked document

Food-based Dietary Guidelines (2022)

Updated food-based dietary guidelines for the Thai population. There are specific guidelines for each age group, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women. (in English).

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2022 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adultos y niños
Organisation:Ministry of Public Health
Find out more:nutrition2.anamai.moph.go.th
Linked document:Download linked document

Controls on the marketing of food and non-alcoholic beverages to children in Thailand: legislative options and regulatory design

The purpose of this report is to provide background evidence to the Government of Thailand as it considers the introduction of stronger controls on the marketing of food and non-alcoholic beverages to children. The report sets out i) the rationale for strengthening legislation ii) the required scope of legislation and iii) the mechanisms for legislation monitoring, evaluation and enforcement.

Categories:Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2020 (ongoing)
Target age group:Niños
Organisation:UNICEF
Linked document:Download linked document

Draft Act on the Regulation of Marketing of Foods and Beverages Affecting Children’s Health

Since 2020, Thailand has been drafting an act to protect children from the persuasive marketing of foods high in fat, sugar, and/or sodium (HFSS). Proposed measures include a ban on techniques to appeal to children (e.g. cartoons), clear labels displaying HFSS content, controls on the sale of HFSS products in schools, controls on broadcast and outdoor advertising, and controls on promotional vouchers and prizes. As of April 2025, the draft act is currently being proposed to high-level decision-makers.

Categories:Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2020 (ongoing)
Target age group:Niños
Organisation:Ministry of Public Health
Find out more:nutrition2.anamai.moph.go.th
References:Moph.go.th. (2025). Driving ‘The Draft Act on the Regulation of Marketing of Foods and Beverages Affecting Children’s Health’ – To Protect Children’s Health and Reduce the Risk of Childhood Obesity and Non-Communicable Diseases.”. [Accessed 18.07.25]. ‌

Thai Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Consensus Guideline on Bariatric Surgery for the Treatment of Obese Patient in Thailand

Currently unable to access document

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2020 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adultos y niños
Organisation:Thai Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Find out more:www.jmatonline.com
References:Techagumpuch A, Pantanakul S, Chansaenroj P, Boonyagard N, Wittayapairoch J, Poonthananiwatkul T, Chanswangphuvana P, et al. Thai Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Consensus Guideline on Bariatric Surgery for the Treatment of Obese Patient in Thailand. J Med Assoc Thai 2020;103:300-7.

National Plan of Action for Nutrition (NPAN) 2019-2023

Thailand's national action plan to improve nutrition, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). (in Thai)

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2019-2023
Target age group:Adultos y niños
Organisation:Ministry of Public Health
Find out more:nutrition2.anamai.moph.go.th
Linked document:Download linked document

Obesity Management Guidelines

Only available in Thai Language

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2019 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adultos
Organisation:Health Systems Research Institute & Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital Mahidol University
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA): https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en Please note the GINA website has been replaced by the GIFNA database and the GINA link will no longer work. You will find this document by searching this new database: https://gifna.who.int/

Trans-fat policy

In January 2019, Thailand put in place a ban on PHO.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2019 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adultos y niños
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:extranet.who.int
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Countdown to 2023: WHO report on global trans-fat elimination 2020. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2020. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO

Law on Food Labelling (No. 3) 2018

Update on New Food Labelling law - In Thai Language

Categories:Labelling Regulation/Guidelines
Year(s):2018 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adultos y niños
Organisation:Food Law, Ministry of Public Health
Find out more:food.fda.moph.go.th

National Plan to Promote Physical Activity (2018-2030)

The Ministry of Public Health Thailand, the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Labour and the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, launched the National Plan to Promote Physical Activity (2018-2030) and its Action Plan (2018-2020) in 2018. These first-ever policy documents reiterate the high-level political commitment of the Royal Thai Government in promoting a healthy lifestyle.

Categories:Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2018-2030
Target age group:Adultos y niños
Organisation:Government
Linked document:Download linked document

(Draft) Strategic Framework Food Management of Thailand Second Edition 2017-2036

Report in Thai language

Categories (partial):Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2017-2036
Target age group:Adultos y niños
Organisation:National Food Board
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA): https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en Please note the GINA website has been replaced by the GIFNA database and the GINA link will no longer work. You will find this document by searching this new database: https://gifna.who.int/

Control of Marketing Promotion of Infant and Young Child Food Act

The Act is enacted to strengthen the control of marketing promotion of infant and young child food. The act bans all advertising of food for infants (eg breastmilk substitutes) and complementary food for infants. It also prohibits the use infants or young children in advertisements.

Categories:Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Categories (partial):Evidence of Breastfeeding promotion or related activity
Year(s):2017 (ongoing)
Target age group:Niños
Linked document:Download linked document
References:https://www.hiso.or.th/hiso/picture/reportHealth/ThaiHealth2018/eng2018_16.pdf

National NCDs Prevention and Control Strategic and Action Plan (2017-2021)

Categories:Evidence of NCD strategy
Year(s):2017-2021
Target age group:Adultos y niños
Organisation:Ministry of Public Health
Linked document:Download linked document

NCD Country Profiles 2018 (Obesity Targets)

The profiles also provide data on the key metabolic risk factors, namely raised blood pressure, raised blood glucose and obesity and National Targets on Obesity (as of 2017)

Categories:Evidence of Obesity Target
Year(s):2017 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adultos y niños
Organisation:World Health Organisation
References:Noncommunicable diseases country profiles 2018. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2018. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.

Sugar tax on beverages

Excise sugar tax on certain beverages to reduce consumption of sugar and to increase health consciousness. Beverages with >6g sugar per 100ml targeted.

Categories:Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Year(s):2017 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adultos y niños
Organisation:Thai Excise Department
Find out more:gain.fas.usda.gov
Linked document:Download linked document
References:USDA Foreign Agricultural service (2017). Global agricultural information network. Available from: https://gain.fas.usda.gov/Recent%20GAIN%20Publications/Thai%20Excise%20Department%20Implements%20New%20Sugar%20Tax%20on%20Beverages_Bangkok_Thailand_10-17-2017.pdf. [Accessed 14 December 2018].

Healthier Choices logo

In August 2016, the voluntary Healthier Choices logo was launched in Thailand, a front-of-pack labelling scheme to help consumers identify healthier food choices (Notification of the Ministry of Public Health No. 373, B.E.2559 2016, Re: The Display of Nutrition Symbol on Food Label, 12 February 2016). The logo was developed in collaboration between the National Food Commission, the Ministry of Health's Food and Drug Administration, the Health Promotion Foundation and Mahidol University. The Healthier Choices logo is owned by the Thai Food and Drug Administration, and its use is managed by the Nutrition Promotion Foundation of Mahidol University. The point system contains minimum and maximum levels of total fat, saturated fat, total sugar, protein, sodium, calcium fibre and iron in six categories, ranging from 0 (worst) to 5 (best).

Categories:Labelling Regulation/Guidelines
Year(s):2016 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adultos y niños
Organisation:Thai Food and Drug Administration
Find out more:policydatabase.wcrf.org
Linked document:Download linked document
References:https://policydatabase.wcrf.org/level_one?page=nourishing-level-one#step2=0#step3=309

The Guideline Daily Amounts (GDA) Label

The Ministry of Public Health Notification (No. 374) BE. 2559 (2016) issued by the Thai Food and Drug Administration requires five categories of food (snack, chocolate, bakery, semi-processed food and chilled or frozen meal) to carry a Guideline Daily Amounts (GDAs) label.

Categories:Labelling Regulation/Guidelines
Year(s):2016 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adultos y niños
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Linked document:Download linked document
References:https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en/node/25401 Please note the GINA website has been replaced by the GIFNA database and the GINA link will no longer work. You will find this document by searching this new database: https://gifna.who.int/

Labeling of Prepackaged Foods

Labeling of prepackaged food manufactured for sale or imported for sale is mandated to have percentage by weight of main ingredients in descending orders in the Thai language.

Categories:Labelling Regulation/Guidelines
Year(s):2014 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adultos y niños
Organisation:Ministry of Public Health
Linked document:Download linked document
References:https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en/node/41883 Please note the GINA website has been replaced by the GIFNA database and the GINA link will no longer work. You will find this document by searching this new database: https://gifna.who.int/

Smart Kids Camp

An intervention to improve physical activity and promote healthy behaviour among school-aged children

Categories (partial):Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2010 (ongoing)
Target age group:Niños
Organisation:Bureau of Nutrition
Find out more:nutrition.anamai.moph.go.th

National food committee

The National Food Committee is the main mechanism for the development and the promotion of national strategies and policies on key aspects of food and food chain - namely food quality, food safety, food security and food education.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2008 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adultos y niños
Organisation:Government
Find out more:www.fao.org

Thailand Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative - Thai Pledge

The Thailand Children’s Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative (Thai Pledge) is a common commitment to responsible food and beverage advertising on TV, radio, print media and third party internet that includes a shared commitment not to advertise food and beverage products to children under the age of 12 in Thailand unless the products meet specified nutritional criteria. These voluntary measures are made by food and beverage companies in support of the efforts of governments, parents, industry and others to promote healthy lifestyles amongst children in Thailand.

Categories:Industry/Government regulations - voluntary /pledges
Categories (partial):Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2008 (ongoing)
Target age group:Niños
Organisation:The International Food & Beverage Alliance
Find out more:ifballiance.org
Linked document:Download linked document
References:https://ifballiance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Thai_Pledge_Fact_sheet_Eng_21_05_08.pdf

The Pak Poon Model

It comprises early childhood development programs, support units for disabled children, alternative learning programs for drop-out students, programs oriented to reducing obesity among children and ageing people, and programs to encourage people to live self-sufficiently by having their own gardens.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2008 (ongoing)
Target age group:Niños
Organisation:Thai Health / Pak Poon
Linked document:Download linked document

Food-based dietary guidelines for Thailand

The Thai food guide is a hanging flag, known as "the nutrition flag". The four layers in the nutrition flag denote the type and amount of the food groups that are recommended for consumption. To achieve a healthy food intake and control the obesity prevalence.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):1998
Target age group:Adultos y niños
Organisation:Ministry of Health with the assistance of the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Agriculture, the Nutrition Institute, nutrition associations and universities.
Find out more:www.fao.org
Linked document:Download linked document

GNPR 2016-17 (q7) Breastfeeeding promotion and/or counselling

WHO Global Nutrition Policy Review 2016-2017 reported the evidence of breastfeeding promotion and/or counselling (q7)

Categories:Evidence of Breastfeeding promotion or related activity
Target age group:Adultos
Organisation:Ministry of Health (information provided by the GINA progam)
Find out more:extranet.who.int
References:Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA): https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en Please note the GINA website has been replaced by the GIFNA database and the GINA link will no longer work. You will find this document by searching this new database: https://gifna.who.int/

Obesity and complication management guideline

Document in Thai. Guidelines endorsed by Health System Research Institute

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Target age group:Adultos y niños
Linked document:Download linked document

No actions could be found for the above criteria.

Contextual factors

Disclaimer: These contextual factors should be interpreted with care. Results are updated as regularly as possible and use very specific criteria. The criteria used and full definitions are available for download at the bottom of this page.

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Labelling

Is there mandatory nutrition labelling?Present
Front-of-package labelling?Present-(voluntary)
Back-of-pack nutrition declaration?Present
Color coding?Absent
Warning label?Absent

Regulation and marketing

Are there fiscal policies on unhealthy products?Present
Tax on unhealthy foods?Absent
Tax on unhealthy drinks?Present
Are there fiscal policies on healthy products?Absent
Subsidy on fruits?Absent
Subsidy on vegetables?Absent
Subsidy on other healthy products?Absent
Mandatory limit or ban of trans fat (all settings)?Present
Mandatory limit of trans fats in place (all settings)? Present
Ban on trans-fats or phos in place (all settings)? Present
Are there any mandatory policies/marketing restrictions on the promotion of unhealthy food/drinks to children?Present
Mandatory restriction on broadcast media?Present
Mandatory restriction on non-broadcast media?Present
Voluntary policies/marketing restrictions on the promotion of unhealthy food/drinks to children?Present-(voluntary)
Are there mandatory standards for food in schools?Absent
Are there any mandatory nutrient limits in any manufactured food products?Absent
Nutrition standards for public sector procurement?Absent

Political will and support

National obesity strategy or nutrition and physical activity national strategy?Present
National obesity strategy?Absent
National childhood obesity strategy?Absent
Comprehensive nutrition strategy?Present
Comprehensive physical activity strategy?Present
Evidence-based dietary guidelines and/or RDAs?Present
National target(s) on reducing obesity?Present
Promotion of breastfeeding?Present

Monitoring and surveillance

Monitoring of the prevalence and incidence for the main obesity-related NCDs and risk factors?Present
Within 5 years?Present

Governance and resource

Multi-sectoral national co-ordination mechanism for obesity or nutrition (including obesity)?Present

Key

Present
Present (voluntary)
Incoming
Absent
Unknown

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