American Samoa
High income
- Overview
- Obesity prevalence
- Population breakdowns
- Drivers
- Comorbidities
- Policies
- Contextual factors
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Obesity prevalence
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Obesity prevalence
Adults, 2017-2018
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Sample size: | 1005 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | 2017-2018 STEPS Country Report American Samoa. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/ncds/ncd-surveillance/american_samoa_steps_hybrid_2017-2018-final-report.pdf?sfvrsn=2d828855_1&download=true (last accessed 05.12.22) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2004
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 25-64 |
| Sample size: | 1969 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | American Samoa STEPS Survey 2004. Available at https://www.who.int/ncds/surveillance/steps/AmericanSamoaSTEPSReport.pdf (last accessed 18.08.2020) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Children, 2011
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 14-18 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Kessaram, T., McKenzie, J., Girin, N. et al. Overweight, obesity, physical activity and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in adolescents of Pacific islands: results from the Global School-Based Student Health Survey and the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System. BMC Obes 2, 34 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40608-015-0062-4 |
| Notes: | Students in grades 9–12 (approximate age 14-18). No sample size noted. Sample was from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System survey. |
| Cutoffs: | CDC |
Overweight/obesity by education
Adults, 2017-2018
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Sample size: | 1005 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | 2017-2018 STEPS Country Report American Samoa. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/ncds/ncd-surveillance/american_samoa_steps_hybrid_2017-2018-final-report.pdf?sfvrsn=2d828855_1&download=true (last accessed 05.12.22) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Overweight/obesity by age
Adults, 2017-2018
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 1005 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | 2017-2018 STEPS Country Report American Samoa. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/ncds/ncd-surveillance/american_samoa_steps_hybrid_2017-2018-final-report.pdf?sfvrsn=2d828855_1&download=true (last accessed 05.12.22) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2004
| Sample size: | 1969 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | American Samoa STEPS Survey 2004. Available at https://www.who.int/ncds/surveillance/steps/AmericanSamoaSTEPSReport.pdf (last accessed 18.08.2020) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Overweight/obesity by region
Adults, 2017-2018
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Sample size: | 1005 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | 2017-2018 STEPS Country Report American Samoa. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/ncds/ncd-surveillance/american_samoa_steps_hybrid_2017-2018-final-report.pdf?sfvrsn=2d828855_1&download=true (last accessed 05.12.22) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Estimated per capita fruit intake
Adults, 2017
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 25+ |
| References: | Global Burden of Disease, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation http://ghdx.healthdata.org/ |
| Definitions: | Estimated per-capita fruit intake (g/day) |
Estimated per-capita processed meat intake
Adults, 2017
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 25+ |
| References: | Global Burden of Disease, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation http://ghdx.healthdata.org/ |
| Definitions: | Estimated per-capita processed meat intake (g per day) |
Estimated per capita whole grains intake
Adults, 2017
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 25+ |
| References: | Global Burden of Disease, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation http://ghdx.healthdata.org/ |
| Definitions: | Estimated per-capita whole grains intake (g/day) |
Diabetes prevalence
Adults, 2021
| Age: | 20-79 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Reproduced with kind permission International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 10th edn. Brussels, Belgium:International Diabetes Federation, 2021. http://www.diabetesatlas.org |
| Definitions: | Age-adjusted comparative prevalence of diabetes, % |
Policies, Interventions and Actions
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? | Unknown |
| Back-of-pack nutrition declaration? | Unknown |
| Color coding? | Absent |
| Warning label? | Absent |
Regulation and marketing
| Are there fiscal policies on unhealthy products? | Present |
| Tax on unhealthy foods? | Unknown |
| Tax on unhealthy drinks? | Absent |
| Are there fiscal policies on healthy products? | Present |
| Subsidy on fruits? | Absent |
| Subsidy on vegetables? | Absent |
| Subsidy on other healthy products? | Absent |
| Mandatory limit or ban of trans fat (all settings)? | Absent |
| Mandatory limit of trans fats in place (all settings)? | Absent |
| Ban on trans-fats or phos in place (all settings)? | Absent |
| Are there any mandatory policies/marketing restrictions on the promotion of unhealthy food/drinks to children? | Absent |
| Mandatory restriction on broadcast media? | Absent |
| Mandatory restriction on non-broadcast media? | Absent |
| Voluntary policies/marketing restrictions on the promotion of unhealthy food/drinks to children? | Absent |
| Are there mandatory standards for food in schools? | Unknown |
| 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? | Absent |
| National obesity strategy? | Absent |
| National childhood obesity strategy? | Absent |
| Comprehensive nutrition strategy? | Absent |
| Comprehensive physical activity strategy? | Absent |
| Evidence-based dietary guidelines and/or RDAs? | Absent |
| National target(s) on reducing obesity? | Absent |
| Guidelines/policy on obesity treatment? | Absent |
| Promotion of breastfeeding? | Absent |
Monitoring and surveillance
| Monitoring of the prevalence and incidence for the main obesity-related NCDs and risk factors? | Present |
| Within 5 years? | Absent |
Governance and resource
| Multi-sectoral national co-ordination mechanism for obesity or nutrition (including obesity)? | Absent |
Key
Present
Present (voluntary)
Incoming
Absent
Unknown
Last updated November 27, 2022
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