• Overview
  • Obesity prevalence
  • Trends over time
  • Population breakdowns
  • Drivers
  • Comorbidities
  • Economic impact
  • Policies
  • Contextual factors
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National obesity risk *5.5/10This is a composite ‘obesity risk’ score (out of 10, the highest risk) based on obesity prevalence, rate of increase, likelihood of meeting the 2025 target, treatment indicator and childhood stunting levels.Childhood obesity risk *7/11This is a ‘risk score’ for each country’s likelihood of having or acquiring a major childhood obesity problem during the 2020s, taking account of current prevalence levels and risk for future obesity (based on stunting among infants, maternal obesity, maternal smoking, and breastfeeding rates).
* Based on estimated data. For more information see Publications

Obesity prevalence

Trends over time

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Population breakdowns

By education

By age

By region

By socio-economic group

Limited activity

Drivers

Insufficient activity

Sugar consumption

Soft drink consumption

Confectionery consumption

Sweet/savoury snack consumption

Fruit consumption

Vegetable consumption

Processed meat consumption

Grains consumption

Depression

Anxiety

Roots of obesity »

Like all chronic diseases, the root causes/drivers of obesity are complex. Select here to view 'other' root causes/drivers.

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Comorbidities

Oesophageal cancer

Breast cancer

Colorectal cancer

Pancreatic cancer

Gallbladder cancer

Kidney cancer

Cancer of the uterus

Raised blood pressure

Raised cholesterol

Raised fasting blood glucose

Diabetes prevalence

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Economic impact

Economic impact

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Policies

National Obesity Strategy

Nutritional or Health Strategy

Marketing

Physical Activity

Community Interventions

Transnational Obesity Strategies

Labelling

Regulations (voluntary/pledges)

Health Effectiveness Reviews

Multidisciplinary Intervention

Management or treatment guidelines

Breastfeeding

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Contextual factors

Contextual factors

Obesity prevalence

Adults, 2019

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:18+
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat 2019. Data available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 2018-2019

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:15+
Sample size:15461
Area covered:National
References:Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection (BMSGPK), and Statistik Austria. “Öterreichische Gesundheitsbefragung 2019.” , 2020. Available at: https://www.sozialministerium.at/Themen/Gesundheit/Gesundheitssystem/Gesundheitsberichte/%C3%96sterreichische-Gesundheitsbefragung-2014-(ATHIS).html. (Last Accessed: 06.04.21)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 2017

Survey type:Measured
Age:19-65
Sample size:2127
Area covered:National
References:Der Universität Wien. Austrian Nutrition report 2017. [Österreichischer Ernährungsbericht 2017]. Available from: https://broschuerenservice.sozialministerium.at/Home/Download?publicationId=528 (last accessed 30.09.20)
Notes:NB. Combined adult data estimated. These estimates were calculated by weighting male and female survey results. Weighting based on World Bank Population % total female 2019 (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL.FE.ZS - accessed 30.09.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 2017

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:18+
Area covered:National
References:EUROSTAT Database http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=ilc_hch10&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 2014

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:18+
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat Database:http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 2005-2006

Survey type:Measured
Age:30-74
Sample size:1054
Area covered:National *
References:Schwarz B. Abdominal obesity and cardiometabolic risk factors in Austria. RdM O&G 2007; 3: 65- 96
Notes:* It should be made clear though that the author of the above survey noted that although the survey population was well balanced and fairly representative, as they were based in a primary care setting, selection bias towards higher morbidity risk could exist. In contrast though volunteers to health screening programs may lead to a selection bias the other way. The author could not determine which effect dominated.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 2001

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:15+
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat Yearbook 2006/07. A goldmine of statistical information. Available at https://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/documents/2995521/5059290/1-20022007-BP-EN.PDF.pdf/edab8c31-b9f3-4c8e-b4db-4137bd045efa?t=1414683510000 (last accessed 04.11.21)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 1991

Survey type:Measured
Age:25-64
Sample size:1446
References:Ulmer H, Diem G, Bischof HP, Ruttmann E, Concin H. Recent trends and sociodemographic distribution of cardiovascular risk factors: Results from two population surveys in the Austrian WHO CINDI demonstration area. Wiener Klinsche Wochenschrift 2001;113:573-579
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 1986

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:25-64
Sample size:1347
References:WHO Infobase (accessed 2008), Countrywide Integrated Noncommunicable Diseases Intervention (CINDI) programme
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Children, 2017

Survey type:Measured
Age:7-12
Sample size:2510
Area covered:National
References:MINISTERIUM FRAUEN GESUNDHEIT. (2017). Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) Bericht Österreich 2017. Available: https://www.bmgf.gv.at/cms/home/attachments/8/3/3/CH1048/CMS1509621215790/cosi_2017_20171019.pdf. Last accessed 20th September 2018.
Notes:World Obesity estimate based on weighted data from https://www.bmgf.gv.at/cms/home/attachments/8/3/3/CH1048/CMS1509621215790/cosi_2017_20171019.pdf. survey. Note: 92% of the children in this sample were aged 8-9; aged 7 n=3, aged 8 n=1218, aged 9 n=1107, aged 10 n=180, aged 11 n=14, aged 12 n=1. IOTF cut-offs used, WHO cut-offs also available in document. NB. Combined child data estimated. These estimates were calculated by weighting male and female survey results. Weighting based on World Bank Population % total female 2019 (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL.FE.ZS - accessed 21.10.20)'
Cutoffs:Other
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Children, 2009-2011

Survey type:Measured
Age:6-9
Sample size:14544
References:Mayer M, Gleiss A, Hausler G et al. Weight and body mass index (BMI): current data for Austrian boys and girls aged 4 to under 19 years. Annals of Human Biology. Early online 1-11 2014.
Notes:IOTF Cut off. Reference: Cole TJ, Bellizzi MC, Flegal KM, Dietz WH. Establishing a standard definition for child overweight and obesity worldwide: International survey. BMJ. 2000 May 6;320(7244):1240-3.
Cutoffs:IOTF
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Overweight/obesity by age and education

Adults, 2019

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21).
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Men, 2019

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21).
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Women, 2019

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21).
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Men, 2017

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat Database http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=ilc_hch10&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Women, 2017

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat Database http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=ilc_hch10&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Men, 2014

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat Database:http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Women, 2014

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat Database:http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Overweight/obesity by education

Adults, 2017

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:16+
Sample size:6,909
Area covered:National
References:Health and income: Analysis of data from the EU-SILC module 2017 on health and child health. Available at: https://www.statistik.at/web_de/frageboegen/private_haushalte/eu_silc/index.html#index9. Last accessed: 09.06.21.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Men, 2017

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:16+
Sample size:6,909
Area covered:National
References:Health and income: Analysis of data from the EU-SILC module 2017 on health and child health. Available at: https://www.statistik.at/web_de/frageboegen/private_haushalte/eu_silc/index.html#index9. Last accessed: 09.06.21.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Women, 2017

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:16+
Sample size:6,909
Area covered:National
References:Health and income: Analysis of data from the EU-SILC module 2017 on health and child health. Available at: https://www.statistik.at/web_de/frageboegen/private_haushalte/eu_silc/index.html#index9. Last accessed: 09.06.21.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Men, 2014

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:18+
Sample size:Total sample size in EU = 35100 (Age 18+)
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat Database:http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 9 November 2016)
Notes:Less than primary, primary and lower secondary education (levels 0-2) Upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education (levels 3 and 4) Tertiary education (levels 5-8)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Women, 2014

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:18+
Sample size:Total sample size in EU = 35100 (Age 18+)
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat Database:http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 9 November 2016)
Notes:Less than primary, primary and lower secondary education (levels 0-2) Upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education (levels 3 and 4) Tertiary education (levels 5-8)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Men, 2008

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:18+
Area covered:National
References:EUROSTAT Database http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/health/health-status-determinants/data/database# (last accessed 17th July 2015)
Notes:Definitions are: levels 0-2 = pre-primary, primary and lower secondary education levels 3-4 = upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education levels 5-6 = first and second stage of tertiary education
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Women, 2008

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:18+
Area covered:National
References:EUROSTAT Database http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/health/health-status-determinants/data/database# (last accessed 17th July 2015)
Notes:Definitions are: levels 0-2 = pre-primary, primary and lower secondary education levels 3-4 = upper secondary and post-secondary non-tertiary education levels 5-6 = first and second stage of tertiary education
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Men, 2006-2007

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:20+
Sample size:14130
Area covered:National
References:Franziska Großschädl, Willibald J. Stronegger, Long-term trends in obesity among Austrian adults and its relation with the social gradient: 1973–2007, European Journal of Public Health, Volume 23, Issue 2, April 2013, Pages 306–312, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/cks033
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Women, 2006-2007

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:20+
Sample size:14130
Area covered:National
References:Franziska Großschädl, Willibald J. Stronegger, Long-term trends in obesity among Austrian adults and its relation with the social gradient: 1973–2007, European Journal of Public Health, Volume 23, Issue 2, April 2013, Pages 306–312, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/cks033
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Men, 1999

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:20+
Sample size:34371
Area covered:National
References:Franziska Großschädl, Willibald J. Stronegger, Long-term trends in obesity among Austrian adults and its relation with the social gradient: 1973–2007, European Journal of Public Health, Volume 23, Issue 2, April 2013, Pages 306–312, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/cks033
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Women, 1999

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:20+
Sample size:34371
Area covered:National
References:Franziska Großschädl, Willibald J. Stronegger, Long-term trends in obesity among Austrian adults and its relation with the social gradient: 1973–2007, European Journal of Public Health, Volume 23, Issue 2, April 2013, Pages 306–312, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/cks033
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Men, 1991

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:20+
Sample size:35093
Area covered:National
References:Franziska Großschädl, Willibald J. Stronegger, Long-term trends in obesity among Austrian adults and its relation with the social gradient: 1973–2007, European Journal of Public Health, Volume 23, Issue 2, April 2013, Pages 306–312, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/cks033
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Women, 1991

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:20+
Sample size:35093
Area covered:National
References:Franziska Großschädl, Willibald J. Stronegger, Long-term trends in obesity among Austrian adults and its relation with the social gradient: 1973–2007, European Journal of Public Health, Volume 23, Issue 2, April 2013, Pages 306–312, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/cks033
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Men, 1983

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:20+
Sample size:37343
Area covered:National
References:Franziska Großschädl, Willibald J. Stronegger, Long-term trends in obesity among Austrian adults and its relation with the social gradient: 1973–2007, European Journal of Public Health, Volume 23, Issue 2, April 2013, Pages 306–312, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/cks033
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Women, 1983

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:20+
Sample size:37343
Area covered:National
References:Franziska Großschädl, Willibald J. Stronegger, Long-term trends in obesity among Austrian adults and its relation with the social gradient: 1973–2007, European Journal of Public Health, Volume 23, Issue 2, April 2013, Pages 306–312, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/cks033
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Overweight/obesity by age

Adults, 2019

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21).
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 2018-2019

Survey type:Self-reported
Sample size:15461
Area covered:National
References:Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection (BMSGPK), and Statistik Austria. “Öterreichische Gesundheitsbefragung 2019: Annex.” , 2020. Available at: http://www.statistik.at/web_de/services/publikationen/4/index.html?includePage=detailedView&sectionName=Gesundheit&pubId=794 (Last Accessed: 06.04.21)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 2017

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:2127
Area covered:National
References:Der Universität Wien. Austrian Nutrition report 2017. [Österreichischer Ernährungsbericht 2017]. Available from: https://www.ages.at/download/0/0/96cd1c88cbede228268b174f1e729558b86604d1/fileadmin/AGES2015/Themen/Ernaehrung_Dateien/Osterr.-Ernahrungsbericht-2017.pdf. [Accessed February 13 2019].
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 2017

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat Database http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=ilc_hch10&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 2014

Survey type:Self-reported
Sample size:7235
Area covered:National
References:Statistik Austria, Herausgeber. Im Auftrag des Bundesministeriums für Gesundheit. Österreichische Gesundheitsbefragung 2014. Hauptergebnisse des Austrian Health Interview Survey (ATHIS) und methodische Dokumentation. Wien; 2015.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 2007

Survey type:Self-reported
Sample size:14318
Area covered:National
References:Franziska Großschädl, Willibald J. Stronegger, Long-term trends in obesity among Austrian adults and its relation with the social gradient: 1973–2007, European Journal of Public Health, Volume 23, Issue 2, April 2013, Pages 306–312, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/cks033
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 2005-2006

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:1054
Area covered:National
References:Schwarz B. Abdominal obesity and cardiometabolic risk factors in Austria. RdM O&G 2007; 3: 65- 96
Notes:The study population consisted of patients who wanted to participate in standardised health screening programmes.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 1999

Survey type:Self-reported
Sample size:34731
Area covered:National
References:Franziska Großschädl, Willibald J. Stronegger, Long-term trends in obesity among Austrian adults and its relation with the social gradient: 1973–2007, European Journal of Public Health, Volume 23, Issue 2, April 2013, Pages 306–312, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/cks033
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 1991

Survey type:Self-reported
Sample size:35093
Area covered:National
References:Franziska Großschädl, Willibald J. Stronegger, Long-term trends in obesity among Austrian adults and its relation with the social gradient: 1973–2007, European Journal of Public Health, Volume 23, Issue 2, April 2013, Pages 306–312, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/cks033
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 1986

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:1347
Area covered:Not nationally representative
References:WHO Infobase (accessed 2008), Countrywide Integrated Noncommunicable Diseases Intervention (CINDI) programme.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 1983

Survey type:Self-reported
Sample size:38835
Area covered:National
References:Franziska Großschädl, Willibald J. Stronegger, Long-term trends in obesity among Austrian adults and its relation with the social gradient: 1973–2007, European Journal of Public Health, Volume 23, Issue 2, April 2013, Pages 306–312, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/cks033
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 1973

Survey type:Self-reported
Sample size:55184
Area covered:National
References:Franziska Großschädl, Willibald J. Stronegger, Long-term trends in obesity among Austrian adults and its relation with the social gradient: 1973–2007, European Journal of Public Health, Volume 23, Issue 2, April 2013, Pages 306–312, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurpub/cks033
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Children, 2017-2018

Survey type:Self-reported
Sample size:4098
Area covered:National
References:World Health Organization (2020). Spotlight on adolescent health and well-being - Findings from the 2017/2018 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey in Europe and Canada. Available at: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/332091/9789289055000-eng.pdf. Last accessed: 20.05.21.
Cutoffs:WHO
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Children, 2017

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:2510
Area covered:National
References:MINISTERIUM FRAUEN GESUNDHEIT. (2017). Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) Bericht Österreich 2017. Available: https://www.bmgf.gv.at/cms/home/attachments/8/3/3/CH1048/CMS1509621215790/cosi_2017_20171019.pdf. [Last accessed 20th September 2018].
Notes:Note: 92% of the children in this sample were aged 8-9; aged 7 n=3, aged 8 n=1218, aged 9 n=1107, aged 10 n=180, aged 11 n=14, aged 12 n=1. MINISTERIUM FRAUEN GESUNDHEIT. (2017). Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) Bericht Österreich 2017. Available: https://www.bmgf.gv.at/cms/home/attachments/8/3/3/CH1048/CMS1509621215790/cosi_2017_20171019.pdf. [Last accessed 20th September 2018]. IOTF cut-offs used, WHO cut-offs also available in document.
Cutoffs:IOTF
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Children, 2009-2011

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:14544
Area covered:National
References:Mayer M, Gleiss A, Hausler G et al. Weight and body mass index (BMI): current data for Austrian boys and girls aged 4 to under 19 years. Annals of Human Biology. Early online 1-11 2014.
Notes:Age ranges overlap
Cutoffs:Other
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Overweight/obesity by region

Adults, 2018-2019

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:15+
Sample size:15461
Area covered:National
References:Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection (BMSGPK), and Statistik Austria. “Öterreichische Gesundheitsbefragung 2019: Annex.” , 2020. Available at: http://www.statistik.at/web_de/services/publikationen/4/index.html?includePage=detailedView&sectionName=Gesundheit&pubId=794 (Last Accessed: 06.04.21)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 2014

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:15+
Sample size:7235
Area covered:National
References:Statistik Austria, Herausgeber. Im Auftrag des Bundesministeriums für Gesundheit. Österreichische Gesundheitsbefragung 2014. Hauptergebnisse des Austrian Health Interview Survey (ATHIS) und methodische Dokumentation. Wien; 2015.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 2006-2007

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:15+
Sample size:Approx. 15000
Area covered:National
References:Statistik Austria, Gesundheitsbefragung 2006/7. http://www.statistik.at/web_de/dynamic/statistiken/gesundheit/publdetail?id=4&listid=4&detail=457 (last accesed 27th February 2015)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Boys, 2017

Survey type:Measured
Age:7-12
Sample size:2510
Area covered:National
References:MINISTERIUM FRAUEN GESUNDHEIT. (2017). Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) Bericht Österreich 2017. Available: https://www.bmgf.gv.at/cms/home/attachments/8/3/3/CH1048/CMS1509621215790/cosi_2017_20171019.pdf. Last accessed Last accessed 20th September 2018.
Notes:Note: 92% of the children in this sample were aged 8-9; aged 7 n=3, aged 8 n=1218, aged 9 n=1107, aged 10 n=180, aged 11 n=14, aged 12 n=1. MINISTERIUM FRAUEN GESUNDHEIT. (2017). Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) Bericht Österreich 2017. Available: https://www.bmgf.gv.at/cms/home/attachments/8/3/3/CH1048/CMS1509621215790/cosi_2017_20171019.pdf. [Last accessed 20th September 2018]. IOTF cut-offs used, WHO cut-offs also available in document.
Cutoffs:IOTF
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Girls, 2017

Survey type:Measured
Age:7-12
Sample size:2510
Area covered:National
References:MINISTERIUM FRAUEN GESUNDHEIT. (2017). Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) Bericht Österreich 2017. Available: https://www.bmgf.gv.at/cms/home/attachments/8/3/3/CH1048/CMS1509621215790/cosi_2017_20171019.pdf. Last accessed Last accessed 20th September 2018.
Notes:Note: 92% of the children in this sample were aged 8-9; aged 7 n=3, aged 8 n=1218, aged 9 n=1107, aged 10 n=180, aged 11 n=14, aged 12 n=1. MINISTERIUM FRAUEN GESUNDHEIT. (2017). Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) Bericht Österreich 2017. Available: https://www.bmgf.gv.at/cms/home/attachments/8/3/3/CH1048/CMS1509621215790/cosi_2017_20171019.pdf. [Last accessed 20th September 2018]. IOTF cut-offs used, WHO cut-offs also available in document.
Cutoffs:IOTF
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Overweight/obesity by age and region

Men, 2014

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1u&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Women, 2014

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1u&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Overweight/obesity by age and socio-economic group

Adults, 2019

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21).
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Men, 2019

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21).
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Women, 2019

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21).
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 2014

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Men, 2014

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Women, 2014

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Overweight/obesity by socio-economic group

Men, 2014

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:18+
Sample size:Total sample number in EU: 35100 (Age 18+)
Area covered:National
References:EUROSTAT Database: http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 9 November 2016)
Notes:1st Quintile (lowest income), 5th Quintile (highest income) Please note where data = zero, there were insufficient data.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Women, 2014

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:18+
Sample size:Total sample number in EU: 35100 (Age 18+)
Area covered:National
References:EUROSTAT Database: http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 9 November 2016)
Notes:1st Quintile (lowest income), 5th Quintile (highest income) Please note where data = zero, there were insufficient data.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Men, 2008

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:18+
Area covered:National
References:EUROSTAT Database http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/health/health-status-determinants/data/database# (last accessed 17th July 2015)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Women, 2008

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:18+
Area covered:National
References:EUROSTAT Database http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/health/health-status-determinants/data/database# (last accessed 17th July 2015)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Boys, 2017-2018

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:11-15
Sample size:4098
Area covered:National
References:World Health Organization (2020). Spotlight on adolescent health and well-being - Findings from the 2017/2018 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey in Europe and Canada. Available at: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/332091/9789289055000-eng.pdf. Last accessed: 20.05.21.
Notes:HBSC Family Affluence Scale (FAS) - "HBSC uses an alternative measure, the Family Affluence Scale, which asks young people about material assets such as family cars, number of foreign holidays, computers, bathrooms and dishwashers in the household, holidays and having a bedroom to oneself. The scale, which enables users to add up how many of these assets a young person has in their home compared with other adolescents in their country/region, has been shown to provide a valid indicator of relative affluence."
Definitions:HBSC Family Affluence Scale (FAS)
Cutoffs:WHO
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Girls, 2017-2018

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:11-15
Sample size:4098
Area covered:National
References:World Health Organization (2020). Spotlight on adolescent health and well-being - Findings from the 2017/2018 Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) survey in Europe and Canada. Available at: https://apps.who.int/iris/bitstream/handle/10665/332091/9789289055000-eng.pdf. Last accessed: 20.05.21.
Notes:HBSC Family Affluence Scale (FAS) - "HBSC uses an alternative measure, the Family Affluence Scale, which asks young people about material assets such as family cars, number of foreign holidays, computers, bathrooms and dishwashers in the household, holidays and having a bedroom to oneself. The scale, which enables users to add up how many of these assets a young person has in their home compared with other adolescents in their country/region, has been shown to provide a valid indicator of relative affluence."
Definitions:HBSC Family Affluence Scale (FAS)
Cutoffs:WHO
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Overweight/obesity by age and limited activity

Adults, 2014

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat 2014 available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/submitViewTableAction.do (last accessed 06.10.21)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Men, 2014

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat 2014 available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/submitViewTableAction.do (last accessed 06.10.21)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Women, 2014

Survey type:Self-reported
Area covered:National
References:Eurostat 2014 available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/submitViewTableAction.do (last accessed 06.10.21)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Insufficient physical activity

Adults, 2016

References: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
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Men, 2016

References: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
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Women, 2016

References: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
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Children, 2016

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:11-17
References:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893ADO?lang=en (last accessed 16.03.21)
Notes:% 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.
Definitions:% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)
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Boys, 2016

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:11-17
References:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893ADO?lang=en (last accessed 16.03.21)
Notes:% 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.
Definitions:% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)
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Girls, 2016

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:11-17
References:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893ADO?lang=en (last accessed 16.03.21)
Notes:% 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.
Definitions:% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)
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Children, 2010

Age:11-17
References:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893?lang=en
Notes:% 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.
Definitions:% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)
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Boys, 2010

Age:11-17
References:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893?lang=en
Notes:% 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.
Definitions:% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)
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Girls, 2010

Age:11-17
References:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893?lang=en
Notes:% 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.
Definitions:% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)
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Sugar consumption

Adults, 2016

References:Source: Euromonitor International
Definitions:Sugar consumption (Number of 500g sugar portions/person/month)
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Estimated per capita sugar sweetened beverages intake

Adults, 2016

References:Source: Euromonitor International
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Prevalence of at least daily carbonated soft drink consumption

Children, 2014

Survey type:Measured
References:World Health Organization. (2017). Adolescent obesity and related behaviours: Trends and inequalities in the who european region, 2002-2014: observations from the Health Behavior in School-aged Children (HBSC) WHO collaborative cross-national study (J. Inchley, D. Currie, J. Jewel, J. Breda, & V. Barnekow, Eds.). World Health Organization. Sourced from Food Systems Dashboard http://www.foodsystemsdashboard.org
Notes:15-year-old adolescents
Definitions:Prevalence of at least daily carbonated soft drink consumption (% of at least daily carbonated soft drink consumption)
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Prevalence of confectionery consumption

Adults, 2016

References:Source: Euromonitor International
Definitions:Prevalence of confectionery consumption (Number of 50g confectionery portions/person/month)
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Prevalence of sweet/savoury snack consumption

Adults, 2016

References:Source: Euromonitor International
Definitions:Prevalence of sweet/savoury snack consumption (Number of 35g sweet/savoury snack portions/person/month)
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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)
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Prevalence of less than daily fruit consumption

Children, 2014

Survey type:Measured
References: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
Definitions:Prevalence of less-than-daily fruit consumption (% less-than-daily fruit consumption)
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Prevalence of less than daily vegetable consumption

Children, 2014

Survey type:Measured
Age:12-17
References: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
Definitions:Prevalence of less-than-daily vegetable consumption (% less-than-daily vegetable consumption)
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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)
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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)
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Mental health - depression disorders

Adults, 2015

References: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.
Definitions:% of population with depression disorders
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Mental health - anxiety disorders

Adults, 2015

References: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.
Definitions:% of population with anxiety disorders
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Oesophageal cancer

Men, 2018

Age:20+
References:Global Cancer Observatory, Cancer incidence rates http://gco.iarc.fr/ (last accessed 30th June 2020)
Definitions:Estimated age-standardized incidence rates (World) in 2018, oesophagus, adults ages 20+. ASR (World) per 100,000
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Women, 2018

Age:20+
References:Global Cancer Observatory, Cancer incidence rates http://gco.iarc.fr/ (last accessed 30th June 2020)
Definitions:Estimated age-standardized incidence rates (World) in 2018, oesophagus, adults ages 20+. ASR (World) per 100,000
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Breast cancer

Women, 2018

Age:20+
References:Global Cancer Observatory, Cancer incidence rates http://gco.iarc.fr/ (last accessed 30th June 2020)
Definitions:Estimated age-standardized incidence rates (World) in 2018, breast, females, ages 20+. ASR (World) per 100,000
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Colorectal cancer

Men, 2018

Age:20+
References:Global Cancer Observatory, Cancer incidence rates http://gco.iarc.fr/ (last accessed 30th June 2020)
Definitions:Estimated age-standardized incidence rates (World) in 2018, colorectum, adults, ages 20+. ASR (World) per 100,000
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Women, 2018

Age:20+
References:Global Cancer Observatory, Cancer incidence rates http://gco.iarc.fr/ (last accessed 30th June 2020)
Definitions:Estimated age-standardized incidence rates (World) in 2018, colorectum, adults, ages 20+. ASR (World) per 100,000
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Pancreatic cancer

Men, 2018

Age:20+
References:Global Cancer Observatory, Cancer incidence rates http://gco.iarc.fr/ (last accessed 30th June 2020)
Definitions:Estimated age-standardized incidence rates (World) in 2018, pancreas, adults, ages 20+. ASR (World) per 100,000
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Women, 2018

Age:20+
References:Global Cancer Observatory, Cancer incidence rates http://gco.iarc.fr/ (last accessed 30th June 2020)
Definitions:Estimated age-standardized incidence rates (World) in 2018, pancreas, adults, ages 20+. ASR (World) per 100,000
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Gallbladder cancer

Men, 2018

Age:20+
References:Global Cancer Observatory, Cancer incidence rates http://gco.iarc.fr/ (last accessed 30th June 2020)
Definitions:Estimated age-standardized incidence rates (World) in 2018, gallbladder, adults, ages 20+. ASR (World) per 100,000
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Women, 2018

Age:20+
References:Global Cancer Observatory, Cancer incidence rates http://gco.iarc.fr/ (last accessed 30th June 2020)
Definitions:Estimated age-standardized incidence rates (World) in 2018, gallbladder, adults, ages 20+. ASR (World) per 100,000
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Kidney cancer

Men, 2018

Age:20+
References:Global Cancer Observatory, Cancer incidence rates http://gco.iarc.fr/ (last accessed 30th June 2020)
Definitions:Estimated age-standardized incidence rates (World) in 2018, kidney, adults, ages 20+. ASR (World) per 100,000
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Women, 2018

Age:20+
References:Global Cancer Observatory, Cancer incidence rates http://gco.iarc.fr/ (last accessed 30th June 2020)
Definitions:Estimated age-standardized incidence rates (World) in 2018, kidney, adults, ages 20+. ASR (World) per 100,000
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Cancer of the uterus

Women, 2018

Age:20+
References:Global Cancer Observatory, Cancer incidence rates http://gco.iarc.fr/ (last accessed 30th June 2020)
Definitions:Estimated age-standardized incidence rates (World) in 2018, cervix uteri, females, ages 20+. ASR (World) per 100,000
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Raised blood pressure

Adults, 2015

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

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

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

Adults, 2008

References:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A885
Definitions:% Raised total cholesterol (>= 5.0 mmol/L) (age-standardized estimate).
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Men, 2008

References:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A885
Definitions:% Raised total cholesterol (>= 5.0 mmol/L) (age-standardized estimate).
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Women, 2008

References:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A885
Definitions:% Raised total cholesterol (>= 5.0 mmol/L) (age-standardized estimate).
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Raised fasting blood glucose

Men, 2014

References:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A869?lang=en
Definitions:Age Standardised % raised fasting blood glucose (>= 7.0 mmol/L or on medication).
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Women, 2014

References:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A869?lang=en
Definitions:Age Standardised % raised fasting blood glucose (>= 7.0 mmol/L or on medication).
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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, %
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Adults, 2019

Age:20-79
References:Reproduced with kind permission International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 9th edn. Brussels,Belgium: 2019. Available at: https://www.diabetesatlas.org
Definitions:Diabetes age-adjusted comparative prevalence (%).
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Adults, 2017

References:Reproduced with kind permission of IDF, International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 8th edition. Brussels, Belgium: International Diabetes Federation, 2017. http://www.diabetesatlas.org
Definitions:Diabetes age-adjusted comparative prevalence (%).
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Policies, Interventions and Actions

Austrian Recommendations on Complementary Feeding

The Austrian recommendations on complementary feeding give parents access to information that is standardised and based on the latest scientific findings on introduction of complementary foods into a child’s diet for the first time in Austria.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2020 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:The Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety, the Federal Ministry of Health and the Federation of Austrian Social Insurance Institutions.
Find out more:www.ages.at
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Anon (n.d.) Austrian Recommendations on Complementary Feeding. [Online]. AGES - Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety. Available from: https://www.ages.at/en/topics/nutrition/healthy-eating-from-the-start/austrian-recommendations-on-complementary-feeding/ [Accessed: 6 July 2020e]. ‌

Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards trans fat, other than trans fat naturally occurring in fat of animal origin

Measures to limit or virtually eliminate industrially-produced trans fatty acids in food intended for the final consumer and/or for supply to retail. Adopted by The European Commission from April 2019. (Available in multiple languages)

Categories:Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2019 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:The European Commission
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References:Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA): https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en/node/36162 (last accessed 12.07.22)

Management of overweight and obesity in primary care—A systematic overview of international evidence‐based guidelines

The aim of this project was to provide a clear and systematic overview, based on which structured care processes could be defined for the management of overweight and obesity in primary care. It was initiated by the Main Association of Austrian Social Security Institutions as the first of three overviews on overweight/obesity, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and unspecific back pain. The results are to be incorporated in clinical pathways for primary care teams.

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2019 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Austrian Social Security Institutions
Find out more:onlinelibrary.wiley.com
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References:Semlitsch, T., Stigler, F.L., Jeitler, K., Horvath, K., et al. (2019) Management of overweight and obesity in primary care—A systematic overview of international evidence‐based guidelines. Obesity Reviews. [Online] 20 (9), 1218–1230. Available from: doi:10.1111/obr.12889 [Accessed: 6 July 2020]. ‌

WGKK Group Weight Loss Programme

12 Week weight loss programme works in two units in Vienna; 3 months cycles with a focus on lifestyle intervention. Medical assessment from a WGKK Dietologist and a BMI > 27 kg/m2 before acceptance on the programme.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Categories (partial):Evidence of Multidisciplinary Intervention
Year(s):2018 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults
Organisation:Vienna Regional Health Insurance Fund.
Find out more:www.wgkk.at
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References:Anon (n.d.) WGKK unterstützt Sie beim Abnehmen. [Online]. Österreichische Gesundheitskasse. Available from: https://www.wgkk.at/cdscontent/?contentid=10007.791216 [Accessed: 6 July 2020t]. ‌

Nutri-Score labelling

The Nutri-Score labelling system is a 5-point colour coded nutritional rating system. It was originally implemented in France and has since been adopted by multiple countries in the WHO European region. Austria have adopted this system on a voluntary basis, used by companies such as Nestlé, Auchan & Danone. However, the system has not been officially recommended by the Austrian government.

Categories:Industry/Government regulations - voluntary /pledges
Year(s):2017 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Find out more:globalfoodresearchprogram.web.unc.edu
References:Information sourced from Global Food Research Programme

School Fruit, Vegetables and Milk Scheme

"Applicable since 1 August 2017, the EU school fruit, vegetables and milk scheme combines two previous schemes (the school fruit and vegetables scheme and the school milk scheme) under a single legal framework for more efficiency and an enhanced focus on health and educational. The scheme supports the distribution of products, educational measures and information measures. The scheme supports the distribution of fruit, vegetables, milk and certain milk products to schoolchildren, from nursery to secondary school. EU countries approve a list of products (in collaboration with their health and nutrition authorities) which will help achieve the schemes objective of helping children to follow a healthy diet. Priority is for fresh fruit and vegetables and for plain milk. In order to support a varied diet and/or specific nutritional needs, EU countries may also make processed fruit and vegetables such as juices and soups and certain milk products such as yoghurt and cheese, available. Additionally, under stricter conditions, milk-based drinks may be included." - EU Commission

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2017 (ongoing)
Organisation:European Commission
Find out more:ec.europa.eu
References:https://ec.europa.eu/info/food-farming-fisheries/key-policies/common-agricultural-policy/market-measures/school-fruit-vegetables-and-milk-scheme/school-scheme-explained_en

The 'EDDY' study

Implementation of nutrition and sport training interventions for 1 year to prevent obesity.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2017-2018
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Widhalm, Helk and Pachinger (2018).
Find out more:www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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References:Widhalm, Helk and Pachinger (2018). The Viennese EDDY Study as a Role Model for Obesity: Prevention by Means of Nutritional and Lifestyle Interventions. Obesity facts. 11 pp. 247–256

Daily sports and exercise session (TBuS)

With the TBuS, more movement was integrated into different lessons and an additional hour was created with a movement coach or recreational educator / sport, whereby there was a link to sports associations and clubs. The movement coaches, qualified by the universities of teacher education in cooperation with the BSPAs, brought more exercise and sport into everyday school life in addition to the legally required classes. In total, five hours of exercise and sport should be achieved per week.

Categories:Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2016 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Ministry of Sport
Find out more:www.tbus.at
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References:Anon (n.d.) Kooperationen zwischen Sportvereinen und Schulen : Sport Austria. [Online]. www.sportaustria.at. Available from: https://www.sportaustria.at/de/schwerpunkte/soziales-und-gesellschaftspolitik/sport-und-schule/kooperationen-zwischen-sportvereinen-und-schulen/ [Accessed: 6 July 2020i]. ‌

Effectiveness of social marketing strategies to reduce youth obesity in European school-based interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis

The aim of the review is to assess the effectiveness of European school-based interventions to prevent obesity relative to the inclusion of Social Marketing Benchmark Criteria domains in the intervention.

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Categories (partial):Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Industry/Government regulations - voluntary /pledges
Year(s):2016 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:National Social Marketing Centre
Find out more:pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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References:Aceves-Martins M, Llauradó E, Tarro L, et al. Effectiveness of social marketing strategies to reduce youth obesity in European school-based interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Nutr Rev. 2016;74(5):337–351. doi:10.1093/nutrit/nuw004

GNPR 2016-2017: Infant and young child nutrition - Breastfeeding promotion and/or counselling

This programme was reported by countries for the 2nd WHO Global Nutrition Policy Review 2016-2017 module on actions related to infant and young child nutrition. Information provided by WHO GINA Programme.

Categories:Evidence of Breastfeeding promotion or related activity
Year(s):2016 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
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

Prevalence, Pathophysiology, Health Consequences and Treatment Options of Obesity in the Elderly: A Guideline

Guidelines on when obesity treatment should be offered, goals of weight loss therapy, what lifestyle intervention should include, and physical activity.

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Categories (partial):Health Effectiveness Reviews (obesity related)
Year(s):2015 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults
Organisation:European Association for the Study of Obesity
Find out more:www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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References:Mathus-Vliegen, E.M; Obesity Management Task Force of the European Association for the Study of Obesity. (2012). Prevalence, pathophysiology, health consequences and treatment options of obesity in the elderly: a guideline. Obesity Facts. 5(3). pp. 460-83.

European Union (EU) Action Plan on Childhood Obesity 2014-2020

EU Action plan. To contribute to halting the rise in overweight and obesity in children and young people (0-18 years) by 2020

Categories:Transnational Obesity Strategies/Policy or Action Plan
Year(s):2014-2020
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:ec.europa.eu
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References:EU Action Plan on Childhood Table of contents [Internet]. Available from: https://ec.europa.eu/health/sites/health/files/nutrition_physical_activity/docs/childhoodobesity_actionplan_2014_2020_en.pdf ‌

Guidelines for Vending Machines

Guidelines for a healthier supply in vending machines; There is an initiative called SIPCAN (Special Institute for Preventive Cardiology and Nutrition - http://www.sipcan.at/) which provides recommendations on products for vending in schools. If the criteria are met a certificate can be awarded to the operator and the school, to show that the items are in line with the healthier product criteria.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Categories (partial):Labelling Regulation/Guidelines
Industry/Government regulations - voluntary /pledges
Year(s):2014 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:SIPCAN (Special Institute for Preventive Cardiology And Nutrition)
Find out more:www.sipcan.at
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References:Information kindly provided by the Austrian Obesity Association. http://www.adipositas-austria.org/ ; https://www.revistamundovending.com/sites/default/files/guiasLogos/european-initiatives-to-encourage-a-wider-choice-of-products-in-vending-machines.pdf

SALzburg Together against Obesity (SALTO)

Community based intervention to educate kindergarten teachers and parents on health, health behaviours, and concepts and to incorporate obesity prevention into curriculum ultimately to increase the proportion of preschoolers with a healthy weight.

Categories (partial):Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2014-2017
Target age group:Children
Organisation:University of Salzburg
Find out more:www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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References:Ring-Dimitriou, S. et al (2018) SALTO - Study Protocol and Rationale of a Community-Oriented Obesity Prevention Program in the Kindergarten. Obesity facts. 11(3) pp. 234–246.

National Action Plan on Physical Activity

The first National Action Plan Physical Activity (Nationaler Aktionsplan Bewegung) has been developed by the Federal Ministry Civil Services and Sports (Bundesministerium für öffentlichen Dienst und Sport) and the Federal Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health and Consumer Protection (Bundesministerium für Arbeit, Soziales, Gesundheit und Konsumentenschutz) and published in April 2013. In view of the data of the present situation of the physical activity of the people in Austria different target groups can be identified and partially, various needs exist in the different social environments. As in all social areas and age groups, many people can strongly profit from more physical activity, the national action plan intends to provide measures for everybody. It still has to be taken into account that socioeconomic underprivileged groups show a worse health behaviour and thus profit most from changes. This action plan should act as a guiding principle, upon which measures shall be developed and implemented, that aim to improve physical activity behaviour and cause a measurable change in society. The national action plan is in accordance with the EU Physical Activity Guidelines and features the following aims: cross-sectoral approach (Health in all Policies) catalogue of targets overarching objectives sports health education transport, environment, regional planning and building planning working environment senior citizens

Categories:Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2013 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Sports Ministry and Ministry of Health Federal Ministry Civil Services and Sports (Bundesministerium für öffentlichen Dienst und Sport) and the Federal Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health and Consumer Protection (Bundesministerium für Arbeit, Soziales, Gesundheit und Konsumentenschutz)
Find out more:www.sportministerium.at
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References:Anonymous (2017a) 7.3 Sport, youth fitness and physical activity. [Online]. 9 January 2017. EACEA National Policies Platform - European Commission. Available from: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/national-policies/en/content/youthwiki/73-sport-youth-fitness-and-physical-activity-austria [Accessed: 6 July 2020]. ‌

Project PASTA

Aims to integrate active mobility in the daily routine, to evaluate the effects on health and to develop recommendations for promotion on the basis of best practice examples. Timeframe: November 2013- October 2017. The project is funded by the 7th EU framework programme. Within the scope of the audit family-friendly municipality (familienfreundlichegemeinde), sports fields and playgrounds can be built for children and young people to promote their physical activity. This is an ongoing process initiated by the Federal Ministry for Families and Youth.

Categories (partial):Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2013-2017
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Federal Ministry for families and youth
Find out more:eacea.ec.europa.eu
References:Anonymous (2017a) 7.3 Sport, youth fitness and physical activity. [Online]. 9 January 2017. EACEA National Policies Platform - European Commission. Available from: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/national-policies/en/content/youthwiki/73-sport-youth-fitness-and-physical-activity-austria [Accessed: 6 July 2020]. ‌

AUSTRIA PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FACTSHEET

Issued by the Austrian Federal Ministry of Health to promote good health, adults are encouraged to carry out at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity, or 75 minutes per week of high-intensity exercise, or ideally a combination of moderate- to highintensity physical activity (MVPA). This is one of the 28 European Union Member States factsheets on health-enhancing physical activity, developed as a part of a joint initiative between the European Commission (EC) and WHO Regional Office for Europe in the context of the implementation of the Recommendation of the Council of the European Union on promoting health-enhancing physical activity across sectors and the European Noncommunicable Diseases Action Plan 2012-2016.

Categories (partial):Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2012-2016
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Austrian Federal Ministry of Health
Find out more:www.euro.who.int
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References:Anon (n.d.) AUSTRIA PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FACTSHEET. [Online]. Available from: https://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0007/288052/AUSTRIA-Physical-Activity-Factsheet.pdf?ua=1#:~:text=For%20optimal%20health%20gains%2C%20300 [Accessed: 6 July 2020d]. ‌

Austrian Nutrition Action Plan (NAP.e)

The primary goals of the NAP.e are a reduction of over-, under- and malnutrition as well as the reduction of the rising overweight and obesity rates by 2020.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Categories (partial):Evidence of National Obesity Strategy/Policy or Action plan
Year(s):2011-2020
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Federal Ministry of Health
Find out more:nanopdf.com
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References:Anon (n.d.) Austrian National Nutrition Action Plan. [Online]. Available from: https://extranet.who.int/ncdccs/Data/AUT_B13_nape_kurzfassung_englisch_110103.pdf [Accessed: 6 July 2020d]. ‌

EU Regulation 1169/2011

Passed in 2011, EU Regulation 1169/2011 on the Provision of Food Information to Consumers requires a list of the nutrient content of most pre-packaged food to be provided on the back of the pack from October 2011.

Categories:Labelling Regulation/Guidelines
Year(s):2011 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:European Parliament and the Council of the European Union
Find out more:eur-lex.europa.eu
References:Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA): https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en/node/22917 (last accessed 28.06.22)

Evaluation of the EU school milk and fruit scheme

European Court of Auditors (2011) Are the school milk and school fruit schemes effective? Special Report No 10. Publications Office of the European Union, Luxembourg.

Categories:Health Effectiveness Reviews (obesity related)
Year(s):2011 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:EUROPEAN COURT OF AUDITORS
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References:Information provided with kind permission of World Cancer Research Fund International from their NOURISHING framework www.wcrf.org/NOURISHING

Exercise is Fun

Nationwide initiative to improve the physical activity of students.

Categories:Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2011 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:SIPCAN: Initiative for a healthy life
Find out more:www.sipcan.at
References:Information kindly provided by the Austrian Obesity Association.

National Action Plan on Nutrition

The Austrian Nutrition Action Plan was launched in 2011 and aims at the implementation of effective measures in a transparent and intergovernmental way to prevent over-, under- and malnutrition, to reverse the rising overweight and obesity rates by 2020 and to prevent diet-related NCDs. Existing activities were combined in one strong strategy and a nationwide commitment. The Action Plan is designed to establish and maintain a structured continuous dialogue and cross-sectoral cooperation. It is embedded in the Austrian Health Targets, part of the Austrian Prevention Strategy and is being updated on a regular basis advised by the National Nutrition Commission, which was established in 2011 as a multidisciplinary nutrition advisory board for the Minister of Health. All relevant players are involved in the development of the Austrian nutrition policy. The update of the Austrian Nutrition Action Plan 2013 has the focus on the target groups of infants, children and young people, pregnant and nursing women as well as on the further development of tools for communicating information and empowerment. The aim of nutritional prevention is the prolongation of a healthy life and thus, contributes to the improvement in the quality of life.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2011-2020
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Federal Ministry of Health, Austrian Government
Find out more:eacea.ec.europa.eu
References:Anonymous (2017) 7.4 Healthy lifestyles and healthy nutrition. [Online]. 9 January 2017. EACEA National Policies Platform - European Commission. Available from: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/national-policies/en/content/youthwiki/74-healthy-lifestyles-and-healthy-nutrition-austria#121 [Accessed: 6 July 2020]. ‌

School Buffet

The initiative called "unser Schulbuffet" is geared towards cafeteria owners. They get an onsite counselling free of charge how to improve their food and drink basket based on a guideline published by the Ministry while considering their individual environment aiming at sustainable improvements based on healthy nutrition recommendations and their economic viability.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Industry/Government regulations - voluntary /pledges
Evidence of Multidisciplinary Intervention
Year(s):2011 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Federal Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs, Health and Consumer Protection
Find out more:eacea.ec.europa.eu
References:Anonymous (2017) 7.4 Healthy lifestyles and healthy nutrition. [Online]. 9 January 2017. EACEA National Policies Platform - European Commission. Available from: https://eacea.ec.europa.eu/national-policies/en/content/youthwiki/74-healthy-lifestyles-and-healthy-nutrition-austria#121 [Accessed: 6 July 2020]. ‌

Audiovisual media services directive 2007/65/EC

"Based on the national implementation of the AVMS Directive 2007/65/EC at the end of 2009, the Austrian Government and national television companies reached agreement on a code of conduct concerning the marketing of foods to children. This self-regulatory mechanism has been in operation since February 2010." - WHO

Categories:Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2010 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Austrian Communications Authority (KommAustria)
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References:https://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0006/155436/e96047.pdf

Austrian Breastfeeding Policy

In 2010, AGES - Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety released "Österreichische Beikostempfehlungen" (Austrian Complementary food recommendations), including guidelines on breastfeeding. There is a special program for young child feeding designed by AGES, which is owned by the Republic of Austria..

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2010 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:AGES - Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety
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References:http://www.ibfan.org/CESCR/IBFAN-report%20_%20CESCR-2013%20_%20pre-session-Austria.pdf

Guideline for women with obesity during pregnancy (RCOG) & (CMACE)

CMACE/RCOG guideline, based on standards of care providing guidelines covering interventions prior to conception, during and after pregnancy.

Categories:Health Effectiveness Reviews (obesity related)
Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2010 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults
Organisation:Centre for Maternal and Child Enquiries (CMACE) and Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG)
Find out more:www.rcog.org.uk
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References:Centre for Maternal and child enquiries and Royal college of obstetricians and gynaecologists. (2010). CMACE/RCOG Joint Guideline: Management of Women with Obesity in Pregnancy. Available from: https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/guidelines/cmacercogjointguidelinemanagementwomenobesitypregnancya.pdf. [Accessed 14 December 2018].

SIPCAN-Check Lists

Nationwide initiative to display the beverages, dairy products and sweets in Austrian supermarkets. The goal is to reduce the sugar content per 100g and to provide guidelines for schools, companies, food industry and public institutions.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Labelling Regulation/Guidelines
Industry/Government regulations - voluntary /pledges
Year(s):2010 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:SIPCAN – Initiative for a healthy life
Find out more:www.sipcan.at
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References:Information kindly provided by the Austrian Obesity Association

The Austrian Food Pyramid : 7 Steps to Health

The Austrian food pyramid promotes the benefits of healthy eating. This simple graphic provides easy and practical ideas on how to implement a balanced diet everyday.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2010-2015
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:www.fao.org
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References:Anon (n.d.) Austria. [Online]. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Available from: http://www.fao.org/nutrition/education/food-based-dietary-guidelines/regions/countries/austria/es/ [Accessed: 6 July 2020d]. ‌

"Minister for Children Healthy"

In 2009, the "Minister for Children Healthy" initiative was launched by the Minister of Sport. The aim was to integrate more exercise for children in kindergartens and elementary schools. On the one hand, kindergartens and elementary schools benefited from and got to know the clubs' high-quality, multi-sport activities. On the other hand, the sports associations and clubs had the opportunity to establish cooperations with the institutions that went beyond the scope of the initiative.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2009 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Ministry of Sport
Find out more:www.kindergesundbewegen.at
References:Anon (n.d.) Kooperationen zwischen Sportvereinen und Schulen : Sport Austria. [Online]. www.sportaustria.at. Available from: https://www.sportaustria.at/de/schwerpunkte/soziales-und-gesellschaftspolitik/sport-und-schule/kooperationen-zwischen-sportvereinen-und-schulen/ [Accessed: 6 July 2020i]. ‌

Drink Smart

Nationwide initiative to improve the drinking habits of students and the supply of beverages in schools.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2009 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:SIPCAN school programme
Find out more:www.sipcan.at
References:Information kindly provided by the Austrian Obesity Association.

Moving healthy children 2.0

The program aims to bring more exercise and sport into the everyday life of kindergarten and elementary school children. Children move healthily 2.0 will continue to be financed by the Ministry of Sports and the Federal Sports Promotion. The implementation is ensured by the sports umbrella organizations ASKÖ, ASVÖ and SPORTUNION. The overarching activities are coordinated by Fit Sport Austria, the joint GmbH of the sports umbrella organizations

Categories:Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2009 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Ministry of Sports; Federal Sports Promotion
Find out more:www.fitsportaustria.at
References:Austria, F.S. (n.d.) Fit Sport Austria: - Home /. [Online]. www.fitsportaustria.at. Available from: https://www.fitsportaustria.at/main.asp?VID=1&kat1=94&kat2=666 [Accessed: 6 July 2020]. ‌

Regulation of the Ministry of Health on the content of trans fatty acids in foods (trans fat regulation).

In 2009, legislation was introduced in Austria which introduced a mandatory regulation of TFA levels in foods. "It is forbidden to manufacture foods with a content of trans-fatty acids of more than 2g / 100g in total fat or to put them on the market."

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2009 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Federal Law Gazette for the Republic of Austria
References:https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en/node/8275

WHO European Action Network on reducing marketing pressure on children

The establishment of the WHO European Action Network on Reducing Marketing Pressure on Children in 2008 reflected the joint interest of several countries in the Region in taking action on this issue. Subsequently, the World Health Assembly adopted the WHO “Set of recommendations on the marketing of food and non-alcoholic beverages to children” in 2010. WHO also integrated marketing restrictions as a priority in policies and strategies, notably the European Food and Nutrition Action Plan 2015–2020. The Network is an important mechanism to enhance action on food marketing to children. There are currently 30 countries in the Region participating in the Network. In addition, several organizations and institutions take part in the Network as observers. Network meetings have been held in Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. 13th meeting in Vienna, Austria

Categories:Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2008 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:WHO
Find out more:www.euro.who.int
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References:Anon (n.d.) 13th Meeting of the WHO European Action Network on Reducing Marketing Pressure on Children. [Online]. www.euro.who.int. Available from: https://www.euro.who.int/en/media-centre/events/events/2018/05/13th-meeting-of-the-who-european-action-network-on-reducing-marketing-pressure-on-children [Accessed: 6 July 2020a]. ‌

‘Schlank ohne Diät’

The 'Slim without a diet' programme was created by the Institute for Social Medicine at the University of Vienna. The programme focussed on both diet/nutrition and physical activity. Group exercise sessions were combined with informational group sessions on healthy nutrition and physical activity.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2007 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults
Organisation:Institute for Social Medicine
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References:https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-015-1563-2

EU health and nutrient claims regulation

Regulation nº 1924/2006 establishes EU-wide rules on the use of specified health and nutrient claims. The European Commission approves claims provided they are based on scientific evidence and accessible consumers. The European Food Safety Authority is responsible for evaluating the scientific evidence supporting health claims. Nutrition claims may only be used on food defined as "healthy" by a nutrient profile.

Categories:Labelling Regulation/Guidelines
Year(s):2006 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:European Commission
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References:https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/en/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A32006R1924

National Nutrition Commission (Nationale Ernährungskommission)

The Austrian National Nutrition Commission (Nationale Ernährungskommission - NEK) was established based on Section 8 of the Federal Ministries Act 1986. "The NEK advises the Federal Minister of Health on all matters of health-related nutrition policy, in particular on the implementation of the National Action Plan on Nutrition (NAP.e). The NEK identifies and evaluates possible areas of action, taking into account international requirements (EU, WHO) and the results of national needs and risk analyzes, and submits proposals to the Federal Minister of Health as a basis for a strategic, target-group-specific and setting-oriented further development of measures. The NEK is supported in its work by the office of the National Nutrition Commission as a coordinating body"

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):1986 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
References:https://www.sozialministerium.at/Themen/Gesundheit/Lebensmittel-Ernaehrung/Ernaehrungsstrategien-und-Gremien/NEK.html

"All around healthy"

"All around healthy is a project for gender and culture-sensitive health promotion in the case of obesity and is carried out in the women's and men's health center FEM Süd and MEN. Based on current data on obesity and the lack of target group-specific offers, a comprehensive program was developed and implemented that is aimed at socially disadvantaged women and men with and without a migration background . The gender and culture sensitive group program was developed based on Austrian quality criteria for obesity programs , which includes the areas of nutrition , exercise and psychosocial aspects of lifestyle."

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Target age group:Adults
Organisation:The Institute for Women's and Men's Health
Find out more:www.rundum-gsund.at
References:http://www.rundum-gsund.at/projekt.html

EU project "Activity Square Europe"

The aim of the "Activity Square Europe" project was to launch a website as an information and innovation hub in order to provide national, regional and local sports organizations with quick and easy access to knowledge in the area of ​​cooperation between schools / kindergartens and sports clubs / associations . In addition, the project partners actively created quality standards and innovations in this field in order to attract more attention and more advocates in all areas of society. The Activity Square Europe project was funded by the European Union's Erasmus + Sport Program. 13 partner organizations from 10 EU countries worked together under the leadership of Fit Sport Austria. The project ended in June 2018.

Categories (partial):Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Erasmus + and Fit Sport Austria
Find out more:www.sportaustria.at
References:"Anon (n.d.) Kooperationen zwischen Sportvereinen und Schulen : Sport Austria. [Online]. www.sportaustria.at. Available from: https://www.sportaustria.at/de/schwerpunkte/soziales-und-gesellschaftspolitik/sport-und-schule/kooperationen-zwischen-sportvereinen-und-schulen/ [Accessed: 6 July 2020i]. ‌"

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:Adults
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

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
Back-of-pack nutrition declaration?Present
Color coding?Present
Warning label?Absent

Regulation and marketing

Are there fiscal policies on unhealthy products?Absent
Tax on unhealthy foods?Absent
Tax on unhealthy drinks?Absent
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)? 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?Present
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?Present
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?Absent
Guidelines/policy on obesity treatment?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

Last updated September 13, 2022

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