• Deskrizzjoni Ġenerali
  • Prevalenza tal-obeżità
  • Xejriet maż-żmien
  • Tqassim tal-popolazzjoni
  • Kawżi
  • Komorbiditajiet
  • Impatt ekonomiku
  • Politiki
  • Contextual factors
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Contextual factors

Prevalenza tal-obeżità

Adulti, 2019

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Età:18+
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi: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)
Sakemm ma jiġix indikat mod ieħor, il-piż żejjed jirreferi għal BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obeżità tirreferi għal BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Adulti, 2014

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Età:18+
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat Database:http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Sakemm ma jiġix indikat mod ieħor, il-piż żejjed jirreferi għal BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obeżità tirreferi għal BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Adulti, 2013

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:18+
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:4574
Referenzi:Magriplis, E., Panagiotakos, D., Kyrou, I., Tsioufis, C., Mitsopoulou, A. V., Karageorgou, D., Dimakopoulos, I., Bakogianni, I., Chourdakis, M., Micha, R., Michas, G., Ntouroupi, T., Tsaniklidou, S. M., Argyri, K., & Zampelas, A. (2020). Presence of Hypertension Is Reduced by Mediterranean Diet Adherence in All Individuals with a More Pronounced Effect in the Obese: The Hellenic National Nutrition and Health Survey (HNNHS). Nutrients, 12(3), 853. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12030853
Sakemm ma jiġix indikat mod ieħor, il-piż żejjed jirreferi għal BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obeżità tirreferi għal BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Adulti, 2013-2016

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:18+
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:4822
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Touloumi, G., Karakosta, A., Kalpourtzi, N., Gavana, M., Vantarakis, A., Kantzanou, M., Hajichristodoulou, C., Chlouverakis, G., Trypsianis, G., Voulgari, P. V., Alamanos, Y., Makrilakis, K., Liatis, S., Chatzipanagiotou, S., Stergiou, G., & EMENO study group (2020). High prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors in adults living in Greece: the EMENO National Health Examination Survey. BMC public health, 20(1), 1665. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-09757-4
Noti:Sample size: 2065 men and 2757 women
Sakemm ma jiġix indikat mod ieħor, il-piż żejjed jirreferi għal BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obeżità tirreferi għal BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Adulti, 2001-2003

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:18-79
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:915
Erja Koperta:Reġjonali
Referenzi:Koukoulis GN, Sakka C, Katsaros F,Goutou M, Tsirona S, Tsiapali E, Piterou A, Stefanidis I, Stathakis N. High rates of obesity prevalence in adults living in Central Greece: data from the ARGOS Study. HORMONES 2010, 9(3):253-262
Sakemm ma jiġix indikat mod ieħor, il-piż żejjed jirreferi għal BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obeżità tirreferi għal BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Adulti, 2000-2003

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Età:15+
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi: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)
Sakemm ma jiġix indikat mod ieħor, il-piż żejjed jirreferi għal BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obeżità tirreferi għal BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Adulti, 1994-1998

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:19-64
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:25773
Referenzi:Trichopolou A. Data from MONICA correspondence to WHO
Sakemm ma jiġix indikat mod ieħor, il-piż żejjed jirreferi għal BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obeżità tirreferi għal BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Tfal, 2021-2022

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Età:13
Referenzi:Rakic JG, Hamrik Z, Dzielska A, Felder-Puig R, Oja L, Bakalár P et al. A focus on adolescent physical activity, eating behaviours, weight status and body image in Europe, central Asia and Canada. Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) international report from the 2021/2022 survey. Volume 4. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe; 2024. 'Any translation was not created by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO is not responsible for the content or accuracy of this translation. The original English edition shall be the binding and authentic edition'
Noti:HBSC aims to survey approximately 1500 pupils per age group in each country or region (totaling around 4500)
Cutoffs:+2SD

Tfal, 2018-2020

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:7
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:1202
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Report on the fifth round of data collection, 2018–2020: WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI). Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe; 2022. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
Cutoffs:WHO

Tfal, 2015

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:4-17
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:336,014
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Tambalis KD, Psarra G and Sidossis LS. 2018. Current data in Greek children indicate decreasing trends of obesity in the transition from childhood to adolescence; results from the EYZHN (National Action for Children’s Health) program. J PREV MED HYG. 59: E40-E51
Noti: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:IOTF

Tfal, 2015-2017

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:7
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:1989
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI): report on the fourth round of data collection, 2015–2017. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe; 2021. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
Cutoffs:WHO

Tfal, 2010

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:10-12
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:1091
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Brug J, van Stralen MM, te Velde SJ, Chinapaw MJM, De Bourdeaudhuij I, et al. (2012) Differences in Weight Status and Energy-Balance Related Behaviors among Schoolchildren across Europe: The ENERGY-Project. PLoS ONE 7(4): e34742. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0034742
Cutoffs:IOTF

Tfal, 2009-2013

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:6-9
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:10616
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Spinelli et al (2019). 'Childhood Severe Obesity in Europe', Obes Facts.12, pp. 244–258. (Data from COSI round 1-3)
Noti:NOTE - this data is from COSI round II and III (2009- 2013)
Cutoffs:IOTF

Tfal, 2005-2006

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:10-12
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:481
Erja Koperta:Reġjonali
Referenzi:Yannis Manios, Peter D Angelopoulos, Georgia Kourlaba, Maria Kolotourou, Evangelia Grammatikaki etal. 2010. Prevalence of obesity and body mass index correlates in a representative sample of Cretan school children. International Journal of Pediatric Obesity. Early Online, 1 - 7.
Cutoffs:IOTF

Tfal, 2003

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:13-17
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:14459
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Tzotzas T, Kapantais E, Tziomalos K, Ioannidis I, Mortoglou A, Bakatselos S, Kaklamaanou M, Lanaras L & Kaklamanos I. 2008. Epidemiological survey for the prevelance of overweight and abdominal obesity in Greek adolescents. Obesity, 16, 1718 - 1722.
Cutoffs:IOTF

Tfal, 2003-2004

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:6-11
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:4131
Erja Koperta:Reġjonali
Referenzi:Papadimitriou A, Kounadi D, Konstantinidou M, Xepapadaki P and Nicolaidou P. Prevalence of Obesity in Elementary Schoolchildren Living in Northeast Attica, Greece. Obesity 2006;7:1113-1117
Cutoffs:IOTF

Tfal, 1994

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:6-11
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:2298
Erja Koperta:Reġjonali
Referenzi:Papadimitriou A, Kounadi D, Konstantinidou M, Xepapadaki P and Nicolaidou P. Prevalence of Obesity in Elementary Schoolchildren Living in Northeast Attica, Greece. Obesity 2006;7:1113-1117
Cutoffs:IOTF

Infants, 2003-2004

Età:0-5
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:2239
Referenzi:NNS: Greece 2003-2004 Growth, Exercise and Nutrition Epidemiological Study In preSchoolers (The GENESIS) Study
Noti:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingliż biss):=>+2SD

Pi? ?ejjed/obe?ità skont l-età u l-edukazzjoni

Adulti, 2019

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21).
Noti:NB. Some age ranges missing due to insufficient data to display by age & educational status
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Ir?iel, 2019

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21).
Noti:NB. Some age ranges missing due to insufficient data to display by age & educational status
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Nisa, 2019

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21).
Noti:NB. Some age ranges missing due to insufficient data to display by age & educational status
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Ir?iel, 2014

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Nisa, 2014

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Piż żejjed/obeżità skont l-edukazzjoni

Irġiel, 2014

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Età:18+
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:Total sample size in EU = 35100 (Age 18+)
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat Database:http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 9 November 2016)
Noti: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)
Sakemm ma jiġix indikat mod ieħor, il-piż żejjed jirreferi għal BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obeżità tirreferi għal BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Nisa, 2014

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Età:18+
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:Total sample size in EU = 35100 (Age 18+)
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat Database:http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 9 November 2016)
Noti: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)
Sakemm ma jiġix indikat mod ieħor, il-piż żejjed jirreferi għal BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obeżità tirreferi għal BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Irġiel, 2008

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Età:18+
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:EUROSTAT Database http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/health/health-status-determinants/data/database# (last accessed 17th July 2015)
Noti: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
Sakemm ma jiġix indikat mod ieħor, il-piż żejjed jirreferi għal BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obeżità tirreferi għal BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Nisa, 2008

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Età:18+
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:EUROSTAT Database http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/health/health-status-determinants/data/database# (last accessed 17th July 2015)
Noti: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
Sakemm ma jiġix indikat mod ieħor, il-piż żejjed jirreferi għal BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obeżità tirreferi għal BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Tfal, 2012

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:3-6
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:1229
Erja Koperta:Subnational- Athens
Referenzi:Manios, Y. et al. (2018). Prevalence and sociodemographic correlates of overweight and obesity in a large Pan-European cohort of preschool children and their families: The ToyBox-study. Nutrition. 55-56, pp.1-7.
Noti:IOTF International cut-offs used. Low Maternal education classed as <14 y of education. Medium/high Maternal education classed as >14 y of education.
Cutoffs:IOTF

Tfal, 2010

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:10-12
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:1091
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Brug J, van Stralen MM, te Velde SJ et al. Differences in Weight Status and Energy-Balance Related Behaviors among Schoolchildren across Europe: The ENERGY-Project. PLoS ONE 2012;7 (4) e34742
Cutoffs:IOTF

Tfal, 2007

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:9-13
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:n=729
Erja Koperta:Urban region of Athens
Referenzi:Moschonis, G., Tanagra, S., Vandorou, A., Kyriakou, A., Dede, V., Siatitsa, P.,... Manios, Y. (2010). Social, economic and demographic correlates of overweight and obesity in primary-school children: Preliminary data from the Healthy Growth Study. <i>Public Health Nutrition,</i> <i>13</i>(10A), 1693-1700. doi:10.1017/S1368980010002247
Noti:Prevalence of overweight and obesity by Maternal Education Level. Low (≤9 years of education), Medium (>9 and ≤14 years of education) and High (>14 years of education). IOTF BMI cut-offs used. Note small sample size.
Cutoffs:IOTF

Bniet, 2007

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:9-13
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:n=729
Erja Koperta:Urban region of Athens
Referenzi:Moschonis, G., Tanagra, S., Vandorou, A., Kyriakou, A., Dede, V., Siatitsa, P.,... Manios, Y. (2010). Social, economic and demographic correlates of overweight and obesity in primary-school children: Preliminary data from the Healthy Growth Study. <i>Public Health Nutrition,</i> <i>13</i>(10A), 1693-1700. doi:10.1017/S1368980010002247
Noti:Prevalence of overweight and obesity by Maternal Education Level. Low (≤9 years of education), Medium (>9 and ≤14 years of education) and High (>14 years of education). IOTF BMI cut-offs used. Note small sample size.
Cutoffs:IOTF

Tfal, 2007

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:9-13
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:n=729
Erja Koperta:Urban region of Athens
Referenzi:Moschonis, G., Tanagra, S., Vandorou, A., Kyriakou, A., Dede, V., Siatitsa, P.,... Manios, Y. (2010). Social, economic and demographic correlates of overweight and obesity in primary-school children: Preliminary data from the Healthy Growth Study. <i>Public Health Nutrition,</i> <i>13</i>(10A), 1693-1700. doi:10.1017/S1368980010002247
Noti:Prevalence of overweight and obesity by Paternal Education Level. Low (≤9 years of education), Medium (>9 and ≤14 years of education) and High (>14 years of education). IOTF BMI cut-offs used. Note small sample size.
Cutoffs:IOTF

Infants, 2003-2004

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:2374
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Manios et al. (2007) 'Prevalence of obesity in preschool Greek children, in relation to parental characteristics and region of residence', BMC Public Health, 7;178
Noti:Prevalence of overweight by educational level of the mother (years) IOTF BMI cut-offs used
Cutoffs:IOTF

Pi? ?ejjed/obe?ità skont l-età

Adulti, 2019

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21).
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Adulti, 2013-2015

Tip ta' st?arri?:Imkejjel
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:4574
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Magriplis, Emmanuella, et al. “Aims, Design and Preliminary Findings of the Hellenic National Nutrition and Health Survey (HNNHS).” BMC Medical Research Methodology, vol. 19, no. 1, 20 Feb. 2019, 10.1186/s12874-018-0655-y. Available at: https://bmcmedresmethodol.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12874-018-0655-y. Accessed 21 Apr. 2021.
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Adulti, 2003

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:17341
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Kapantais E, Tzotzas T, Ioannidis I, Mortoglou A, Bakatselos S, Kaklamanou M, Lanaras L, Kaklamanos I. First National Epidemiological Survey on the Prevalence of Obesity and Abdominal Fat Distribution in Greek Adults. Annals of Nutrition & Metabolism 2006;50:330-338
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Adulti, 2001-2002

Tip ta' st?arri?:Imkejjel
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:3042
Erja Koperta:Regional: Attica region
Referenzi:Panagiotakos DB, Pitsavos C, Chrysohoou C et al. Epidemiology of overweight and obesity in a Greek adult population: the ATTICA Study. Obes Res. 2004 Dec;12(12):1914-20.
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Tfal, 2021-2022

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Erja Koperta:See Report
Referenzi:Rakić JG, Hamrik Z, Dzielska A, Felder-Puig R, Oja L, Bakalár P et al. A focus on adolescent physical activity, eating behaviours, weight status and body image in Europe, central Asia and Canada. Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) international report from the 2021/2022 survey. Volume 4. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe; 2024. 'Any translation was not created by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO is not responsible for the content or accuracy of this translation. The original English edition shall be the binding and authentic edition'
Noti:HBSC aims to survey approximately 1500 pupils per age group in each country or region (totaling around 4500)
Cutoffs:+2SD

Tfal, 2018-2020

Tip ta' st?arri?:Imkejjel
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:2393
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Report on the fifth round of data collection, 2018–2020: WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI). Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe; 2022. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
Cutoffs:WHO 2007

Tfal, 2015

Tip ta' st?arri?:Imkejjel
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:336,014
Erja Koperta:Subnazzjonali
Referenzi:Tambalis KD, Psarra G and Sidossis LS. 2018. Current data in Greek children indicate decreasing trends of obesity in the transition from childhood to adolescence; results from the EYZHN (National Action for Children’s Health) program. J PREV MED HYG. 59: E40-E51
Noti:IOTF cut-offs used.
Cutoffs:IOTF

Tfal, 2015-2017

Tip ta' st?arri?:Imkejjel
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:3772
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) Report on the fourth round of data collection, 2015–2017 (2021). Available at: https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/disease-prevention/nutrition/activities/who-european-childhood-obesity-surveillance-initiative-cosi/cosi-publications/who-european-childhood-obesity-surveillance-initiative-cosi-report-on-the-fourth-round-of-data-collection,-20152017-2021. Accessed 19.05.21.
Cutoffs:WHO

Tfal, 2012-2013

Tip ta' st?arri?:Imkejjel
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:7yrs 2725 9yrs 2642 Both Genders
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION. (2018). WHO European Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative: overweight and obesity among 6–9-year-old children. Available: http://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/378865/COSI-3.pdf?ua=1. Last accessed [Accessed 28th Aug 2018].
Noti:WHO cut-offs used.
Cutoffs:WHO

Tfal, 2010-2012

Tip ta' st?arri?:Imkejjel
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:37344 (in total of 12-19yr olds)
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Grammatikopoulou MG, Poulimeneas D, Gounitsioti IS, Gerothanasi K, Tsigga M, Kiranas E; ADONUT Study Group.Prevalence of simple and abdominal obesity in Greek adolescents: the ADONUT studyIOTF. Clin Obes. 2014 Dec;4(6):303-8. doi: 10.1111/cob.12070. Epub 2014
Cutoffs:IOTF

Tfal, 2003

Tip ta' st?arri?:Imkejjel
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:14456
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Tzotzas T, Kapantais E, Tziomalos K et al. Epidemiological Survey for the Prevalence of Overweigth and Abdomonial Obesity in Greek Adolescents. Obesity 2008;16:1718-1722
Cutoffs:IOTF

Tfal, 1990-1991

Tip ta' st?arri?:Imkejjel
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:6448
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Georgiadis G, Nassis GP. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in a national representative sample of Greek children and adolescents. EJCN 2007;61:1072-1074 (individual year data provided via personal communication)
Cutoffs:IOTF

Pi? ?ejjed/obe?ità skont ir-re?jun

Ir?iel, 2001-2003

Tip ta' st?arri?:Imkejjel
Età:18-70
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:852
Erja Koperta:4 Provinces of Central Greece
Referenzi:Koukoulis GN, Sakka C, Katsaros F et al. High rates of obesity prevalence in adults living in Central Greece: Data from the ARGOS Study. Hormones 2010;9(3):253-262
Noti:Please note small sample size - less than 1000
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Nisa, 2001-2003

Tip ta' st?arri?:Imkejjel
Età:18-70
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:852
Erja Koperta:4 Provinces of Central Greece
Referenzi:Koukoulis GN, Sakka C, Katsaros F et al. High rates of obesity prevalence in adults living in Central Greece: Data from the ARGOS Study. Hormones 2010;9(3):253-262
Noti:Please note small sample size - less than 1000
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Subien, 2010-2012

Tip ta' st?arri?:Imkejjel
Età:13
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:4833
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Poulimeneas D, Grammatikopoulou MG, Dimitrakopoulos L, Kotsias E, Gerothanasi D, Kiranas ER, Tsigga M (2016) Regional differences in the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity among 13-year-old adolescents in Greece. Int J Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2016 Dec;3(4):153-161. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpam.2016.06.002. Epub 2016 Sep 6
Noti:International IOTF Cut off points
Cutoffs:IOTF

Bniet, 2010-2012

Tip ta' st?arri?:Imkejjel
Età:13
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:4833
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Poulimeneas D, Grammatikopoulou MG, Dimitrakopoulos L, Kotsias E, Gerothanasi D, Kiranas ER, Tsigga M (2016) Regional differences in the prevalence of underweight, overweight and obesity among 13-year-old adolescents in Greece. Int J Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2016 Dec;3(4):153-161. doi: 10.1016/j.ijpam.2016.06.002. Epub 2016 Sep 6
Noti:International IOTF Cut off points
Cutoffs:IOTF

Pi? ?ejjed/obe?ità skont l-età u r-re?jun

Ir?iel, 2014

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1u&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Nisa, 2014

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1u&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Pi? ?ejjed/obe?ità skont l-età u l-grupp so?joekonomiku

Adulti, 2019

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21).
Noti:NB. Some age ranges missing due to insufficient data to display by age & income quintile
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Ir?iel, 2019

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21).
Noti:NB. Some age ranges missing due to insufficient data to display by age & income quintile
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Nisa, 2019

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat 2019. Available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 09.08.21).
Noti:NB. Some age ranges missing due to insufficient data to display by age & income quintile
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Adulti, 2014

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Ir?iel, 2014

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Nisa, 2014

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Piż żejjed/obeżità skont il-grupp soċjoekonomiku

Irġiel, 2014

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Età:18+
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:Total sample number in EU: 35100 (Age 18+)
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:EUROSTAT Database: http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 9 November 2016)
Noti:1st Quintile (lowest income), 5th Quintile (highest income) Please note where data = zero, there were insufficient data.
Sakemm ma jiġix indikat mod ieħor, il-piż żejjed jirreferi għal BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obeżità tirreferi għal BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Nisa, 2014

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Età:18+
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:Total sample number in EU: 35100 (Age 18+)
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:EUROSTAT Database: http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en (last accessed 9 November 2016)
Noti:1st Quintile (lowest income), 5th Quintile (highest income) Please note where data = zero, there were insufficient data.
Sakemm ma jiġix indikat mod ieħor, il-piż żejjed jirreferi għal BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obeżità tirreferi għal BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Irġiel, 2008

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Età:18+
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:EUROSTAT Database http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/health/health-status-determinants/data/database# (last accessed 17th July 2015)
Noti:SES assessed by annual income.
Sakemm ma jiġix indikat mod ieħor, il-piż żejjed jirreferi għal BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obeżità tirreferi għal BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Nisa, 2008

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Età:18+
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:EUROSTAT Database http://ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/health/health-status-determinants/data/database# (last accessed 17th July 2015)
Noti:SES assessed by annual income.
Sakemm ma jiġix indikat mod ieħor, il-piż żejjed jirreferi għal BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obeżità tirreferi għal BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Adulti, 2001-2002

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:20-89
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:3042
Erja Koperta:Regional - Attica region
Referenzi:Panagiotakos DB, Pitsavos C, Chrysohoou C, Vlismas K, Skoumas Y, Palliou K, Stefanadis C. Dietary habits mediate the relationship between socio-economic status and CVD factors among healthy adults: the ATTICA study. Public Health Nutr. 2008 Dec;11(12):1342-9.
Noti:3 income groups available for each education level
Sakemm ma jiġix indikat mod ieħor, il-piż żejjed jirreferi għal BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obeżità tirreferi għal BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Subien, 2021-2022

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Età:11-15
Referenzi:Raki? JG, Hamrik Z, Dzielska A, Felder-Puig R, Oja L, Bakalár P et al. A focus on adolescent physical activity, eating behaviours, weight status and body image in Europe, central Asia and Canada. Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) international report from the 2021/2022 survey. Volume 4. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe; 2024. 'Any translation was not created by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO is not responsible for the content or accuracy of this translation. The original English edition shall be the binding and authentic edition'
Noti:Family affluence scaleHBSC aims to survey approximately 1500 pupils per age group in each country or region (totaling around 4500)
Cutoffs:+2SD

Bniet, 2021-2022

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Età:11-15
Referenzi:Raki? JG, Hamrik Z, Dzielska A, Felder-Puig R, Oja L, Bakalár P et al. A focus on adolescent physical activity, eating behaviours, weight status and body image in Europe, central Asia and Canada. Health Behaviour in School-aged Children (HBSC) international report from the 2021/2022 survey. Volume 4. Copenhagen: WHO Regional Office for Europe; 2024. 'Any translation was not created by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO is not responsible for the content or accuracy of this translation. The original English edition shall be the binding and authentic edition'
Noti:Family affluence scaleHBSC aims to survey approximately 1500 pupils per age group in each country or region (totaling around 4500)
Cutoffs:+2SD

Subien, 2017-2018

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Età:11-15
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:3845
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi: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.
Noti: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."
Cutoffs:WHO

Bniet, 2017-2018

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Età:11-15
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:3845
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi: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.
Noti: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."
Cutoffs:WHO

Tfal, 2009

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:10-12
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:2315
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Farajian, Paul, et al. “Socio-Economic and Demographic Determinants of Childhood Obesity Prevalence in Greece: The GRECO (Greek Childhood Obesity) Study.” Public Health Nutrition, vol. 16, no. 2, 25 May 2012, pp. 240–247, 10.1017/s1368980012002625. Accessed 21 Apr. 2021.
Noti:Income categories as defined by publication.
Cutoffs:IOTF

Tfal, 2007

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:9-13
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:n=729
Erja Koperta:Urban region of Athens
Referenzi:Moschonis, G., Tanagra, S., Vandorou, A., Kyriakou, A., Dede, V., Siatitsa, P.,... Manios, Y. (2010). Social, economic and demographic correlates of overweight and obesity in primary-school children: Preliminary data from the Healthy Growth Study. <i>Public Health Nutrition,</i> <i>13</i>(10A), 1693-1700. doi:10.1017/S1368980010002247
Noti:Prevalence of overweight and obesity by annual family income in €/year IOTF BMI cut-offs used Note small sample size
Cutoffs:IOTF

Tfal, 2007

Tip ta' stħarriġ:Imkejjel
Età:9-13
Id-daqs tal-kampjun:n=729
Erja Koperta:Urban region of Athens
Referenzi:Moschonis, G., Tanagra, S., Vandorou, A., Kyriakou, A., Dede, V., Siatitsa, P.,... Manios, Y. (2010). Social, economic and demographic correlates of overweight and obesity in primary-school children: Preliminary data from the Healthy Growth Study. <i>Public Health Nutrition,</i> <i>13</i>(10A), 1693-1700. doi:10.1017/S1368980010002247
Noti:Prevalence of overweight and obesity by SES of residence region IOTF BMI cut-offs used Note small sample size
Cutoffs:IOTF

Overweight/obesity by age and limited activity

Adulti, 2014

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat 2014 available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/submitViewTableAction.do (last accessed 06.10.21)
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Ir?iel, 2014

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat 2014 available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/submitViewTableAction.do (last accessed 06.10.21)
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Nisa, 2014

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Eurostat 2014 available at https://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/submitViewTableAction.do (last accessed 06.10.21)
Sakemm ma ji?ix indikat mod ie?or, il-pi? ?ejjed jirreferi g?al BMI bejn 25kg u 29.9kg/m², l-obe?ità tirreferi g?al BMI akbar minn 30kg/m².

Attività fi?ika insuffi?jenti

Adulti, 2016

Referenzi: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

Ir?iel, 2016

Referenzi: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

Nisa, 2016

Referenzi: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

Tfal, 2016

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Età:11-17
Referenzi:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893ADO?lang=en (last accessed 16.03.21)
Noti:% 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.
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Subien, 2016

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Età:11-17
Referenzi:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893ADO?lang=en (last accessed 16.03.21)
Noti:% 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.
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Bniet, 2016

Tip ta' st?arri?:Irrappurtat mill-persuna nnifisha
Età:11-17
Referenzi:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893ADO?lang=en (last accessed 16.03.21)
Noti:% 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.
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Tfal, 2010

Età:11-17
Referenzi:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893?lang=en
Noti:% 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.
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Subien, 2010

Età:11-17
Referenzi:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893?lang=en
Noti:% 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.
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Bniet, 2010

Età:11-17
Referenzi:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893?lang=en
Noti:% 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.
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Konsum taz-zokkor

Adulti, 2016

Referenzi:Source: Euromonitor International
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Sugar consumption (Number of 500g sugar portions/person/month)

Konsum stmat ta' te?id ta' xorb biz-zokkor per capita

Adulti, 2016

Referenzi:Source: Euromonitor International

Prevalenza ta' mill-inqas konsum ta' xorb minerali bil-gass kuljum

Tfal, 2014

Tip ta' st?arri?:Imkejjel
Referenzi: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
Noti:15-year-old adolescents
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Prevalence of at least daily carbonated soft drink consumption (% of at least daily carbonated soft drink consumption)

Prevalenza tal-konsum tal-?elu

Adulti, 2016

Referenzi:Source: Euromonitor International
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Prevalence of confectionery consumption (Number of 50g confectionery portions/person/month)

Prevalenza tal-konsum ta' ikla ?afifa ?elwa/miel?a

Adulti, 2016

Referenzi:Source: Euromonitor International
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Prevalence of sweet/savoury snack consumption (Number of 35g sweet/savoury snack portions/person/month)

Estimated per capita fruit intake

Adulti, 2017

Tip ta' st?arri?:Imkejjel
Età:25+
Referenzi:Global Burden of Disease, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation http://ghdx.healthdata.org/
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Estimated per-capita fruit intake (g/day)

Prevalenza ta' inqas minn konsum ta' frott ta' kuljum

Tfal, 2014

Tip ta' st?arri?:Imkejjel
Referenzi: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
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Prevalence of less-than-daily fruit consumption (% less-than-daily fruit consumption)

Prevalenza ta' inqas minn konsum ve?etali ta' kuljum

Tfal, 2014

Tip ta' st?arri?:Imkejjel
Età:12-17
Referenzi: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
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Prevalence of less-than-daily vegetable consumption (% less-than-daily vegetable consumption)

Konsum stmat ta' la?am ippro?essat per capita

Adulti, 2017

Tip ta' st?arri?:Imkejjel
Età:25+
Referenzi:Global Burden of Disease, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation http://ghdx.healthdata.org/
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Estimated per-capita processed meat intake (g per day)

Estimated per capita whole grains intake

Adulti, 2017

Tip ta' st?arri?:Imkejjel
Età:25+
Referenzi:Global Burden of Disease, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation http://ghdx.healthdata.org/
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Estimated per-capita whole grains intake (g/day)

Sa??a mentali - disturbi tad-depressjoni

Adulti, 2015

Referenzi: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.
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):% of population with depression disorders

Sa??a mentali - disturbi ta' ansjetà

Adulti, 2015

Referenzi: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.
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):% of population with anxiety disorders

Kan?er tal-esofagu

Ir?iel, 2020

Età:20+
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2159
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Nisa, 2020

Età:20+
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2159
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Kan?er tas-sider

Nisa, 2020

Età:20+
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2159
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Kan?er kolorettali

Ir?iel, 2020

Età:20+
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2159
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Nisa, 2020

Età:20+
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2159
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Kan?er tal-frixa

Ir?iel, 2020

Età:20+
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2159
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Nisa, 2020

Età:20+
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2159
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Kan?er tal-marrara

Ir?iel, 2020

Età:20+
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2159
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Nisa, 2020

Età:20+
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2159
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Kan?er tal-kliewi

Ir?iel, 2020

Età:20+
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2159
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Nisa, 2020

Età:20+
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2159
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Kan?er tal-utru

Nisa, 2020

Età:20+
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2159
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Pressjoni g?olja tad-demm

Adulti, 2015

Referenzi:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A875?lang=en
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Age Standardised estimated % Raised blood pressure 2015 (SBP>=140 OR DBP>=90).

Ir?iel, 2015

Referenzi:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A875?lang=en
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Age Standardised estimated % Raised blood pressure 2015 (SBP>=140 OR DBP>=90).

Nisa, 2015

Referenzi:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A875?lang=en
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Age Standardised estimated % Raised blood pressure 2015 (SBP>=140 OR DBP>=90).

Kolesterol g?oli

Adulti, 2008

Referenzi:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A885
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):% Raised total cholesterol (>= 5.0 mmol/L) (age-standardized estimate).

Ir?iel, 2008

Referenzi:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A885
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):% Raised total cholesterol (>= 5.0 mmol/L) (age-standardized estimate).

Nisa, 2008

Referenzi:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A885
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):% Raised total cholesterol (>= 5.0 mmol/L) (age-standardized estimate).

Zokkor fid-demm g?oli waqt is-sawm

Ir?iel, 2014

Referenzi:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A869?lang=en
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Age Standardised % raised fasting blood glucose (>= 7.0 mmol/L or on medication).

Nisa, 2014

Referenzi:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A869?lang=en
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Age Standardised % raised fasting blood glucose (>= 7.0 mmol/L or on medication).

Prevalenza tad-dijabete

Adulti, 2021

Età:20-79
Erja Koperta:Nazzjonali
Referenzi:Reproduced with kind permission International Diabetes Federation.  IDF Diabetes Atlas, 10th edn. Brussels, Belgium:International Diabetes Federation, 2021. http://www.diabetesatlas.org
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Age-adjusted comparative prevalence of diabetes, %

Adulti, 2019

Età:20-79
Referenzi:Reproduced with kind permission International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 9th edn. Brussels,Belgium: 2019. Available at: https://www.diabetesatlas.org
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Diabetes age-adjusted comparative prevalence (%).

Adulti, 2017

Referenzi:Reproduced with kind permission of IDF, International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 8th edition. Brussels, Belgium: International Diabetes Federation, 2017. http://www.diabetesatlas.org
Definizzjonijiet (disponibbli bl-Ingli? biss):Diabetes age-adjusted comparative prevalence (%).

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Policies, Interventions and Actions

Commercial Determinants of Noncommunicable Diseases in the WHO European Region

This report highlights the substantial impact of commercial determinants on noncommunicable diseases (‎NCDs)‎ in the WHO European Region. Nearly 7500 deaths per day in the Region are attributed to commercial determinants, such as tobacco, alcohol,processed food, fossil fuels and occupational practices. These commercial products and practices contribute to 25% of all deaths in the Region. The report’s chapters systematically explore various facets of how commercial interests exacerbate NCDs and key strategies used by commercial actors to negatively influence NCD-related policies at the national and international level. The reportalso provides selected case studies from the Region to illustrate key strategies and outcomes of industry influence on health policies.The report then calls for urgent and coordinated action to address the commercial determinants of NCDs. It advocates for building coalitions based on the values of equity, sustainability, and resilience. Public health actors are urged to develop competencies in economic and legal frameworks, enforce transparency, and manage conflicts of interest effectively. The report underscores the need for robust financial reforms and strict regulation to curb industry power and protect public health. By implementing these strategies, the Region can accelerate progress towards global NCD targets and Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Categories:Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2024 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adulti u tfal
Organisation:World Health Organisation (WHO)
Linked document:Download linked document
References:World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. (‎2024)‎. Commercial Determinants of Noncommunicable Diseases in the WHO European Region. World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/376957. License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO

Nutrition circular on Kindergartens

Nutrition in Nurseries and Kindergartens. No further details as article in Greek

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2020 (ongoing)
Target age group:Tfal
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Linked document:Download linked document

2019-2022 National strategic plan for the Public Health

National strategy for improving health of the population [Article in greek].

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2019-2022
Target age group:Adulti u tfal
Find out more:www.moh.gov.gr
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Available from: www.moh.gov.gr/articles/health/domes-kai-draseis-gia-thn-ygeia/ethnika-sxedia-drashs/6237-ethniko-sxedio-drashs-gia-thn-dhmosia-ygeia%3Ffdl%3D14940+&cd=1&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=uk [accessed 03.09.20].

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:Adulti u tfal
Organisation:The European Commission
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA): https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en/node/36162 (last accessed 12.07.22) Please note the GINA website has been replaced by the GIFNA database and the GINA link will no longer work. You will find this document by searching this new database: https://gifna.who.int/

European practical and patient-centred guidelines for adult obesity management in primary care

This article aims to provide obesity management guidelines specifically tailored to GPs, favouring a practical patient-centred approach. The focus is on GP communication and motivational interviewing as well as on therapeutic patient education. The new guidelines highlight the importance of avoiding stigmatization, something frequently seen in different health care settings. In addition, managing the psychological aspects of the disease, such as improving self-esteem, body image and quality of life must not be neglected.

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2019 (ongoing)
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Dominique Durrer Schutz, Luca Busetto, Dror Dicker, Nathalie Farpour-Lambert, Rachel Pryke, Hermann Toplak, Daniel Widmer, Volkan Yumuk, Yves Schutz; European Practical and Patient-Centred Guidelines for Adult Obesity Management in Primary Care. Obes Facts 15 March 2019; 12 (1): 40–66. https://doi.org/10.1159/000496183

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

Feel4Diabetes

The overall aim of the Feel4Diabetes programme was "developing and implementing a community-based intervention to promote behavioural changes and creating a more supportive social and physical environment to prevent diabetes in vulnerable families across Europe". The programme was in place in Finland, Belgium, Spain, Hungary, Bulgaria, and Greece.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2016-2018
Target age group:Adulti u tfal
Find out more:feel4diabetes-study.eu
Linked document:Download linked document
References:https://feel4diabetes-study.eu/

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:Tfal
Find out more:extranet.who.int
References:Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA): https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en Please note the GINA website has been replaced by the GIFNA database and the GINA link will no longer work. You will find this document by searching this new database: https://gifna.who.int/

National Committee of Nutritional Policy

The Greek National Committee of Nutritional Policy was established in 2016.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2016 (ongoing)
Linked document:Download linked document
References:https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en/node/26977 Please note the GINA website has been replaced by the GIFNA database and the GINA link will no longer work. You will find this document by searching this new database: https://gifna.who.int/

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:Tfal
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:ec.europa.eu
Linked document:Download linked document
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 &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;zwnj;

National Nutrition Guide for Greek Adults

The Greek dietary guidelines were developed in 1999 and updated in 2014

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2014 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adulti
References:http://www.fao.org/nutrition/education/food-dietary-guidelines/regions/countries/greece/en/

Legislation on food offered in School Canteens

This requlation includes a list of products that are allowed to be available in school canteens. The list was developed in line with the pyramid of the Mediterranean diet. The regulation also restricts the content of trans fats sold in school canteens to 0.1% for specific food groups.

Categories:Evidence of School Food Regulations
Year(s):2013 (ongoing)
Target age group:Tfal
Organisation:Government of Greece
Find out more:edu.klimaka.gr
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Information provided with kind permission of GINA (Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action) https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en/node/24687. Please note the GINA website has been replaced by the GIFNA database and the GINA link will no longer work. You will find this document by searching this new database: https://gifna.who.int/

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:Adulti u tfal
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) Please note the GINA website has been replaced by the GIFNA database and the GINA link will no longer work. You will find this document by searching this new database: https://gifna.who.int/

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:Tfal
Organisation:EUROPEAN COURT OF AUDITORS
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Information provided with kind permission of World Cancer Research Fund International from their NOURISHING framework www.wcrf.org/NOURISHING

The Toy Box Intervention

The Toy Box intervention is a multicomponent, kindergarten-based, family-involved intervention, focusing on the promotion of water consumption, healthy snacking, physical activity and the reduction/ breaking up of sedentary time in preschool children and their families.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2010-2014
Target age group:Adulti u tfal
Organisation:EU funded multidisciplinary team project
Find out more:www.toybox-study.eu

Healthy Stadia Network

"At Healthy Stadia, we encourage professional and amateur sports clubs, league operators, national and international governing bodies of sport to develop their stadia and sports facilities as health-promoting environments. We do this by supporting them to adopt a range of policies and practices in support of the health of their fans, their staff and the surrounding community. The definition we give to Healthy Stadia is: Healthy Stadia are… those who promote the health of visitors, fans, players, employees and the surrounding community… places where people can go to have a positive, healthy experience playing or watching sport."

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2008 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adulti u tfal
References:https://healthystadia.eu/healthy-stadia-concept/

Paideiatrofi

The Paideiatrofi-programme aims to educate the population on a healthy and balanced diet to reduce the childhood obesity rates in Greece. It helps children and their whole family to change their lifestyle in a radical and sustainable way.

Categories (partial):Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2008-2013
Target age group:Adulti u tfal
Organisation:Ministry of Health, Nutrition and Sport
References:The EPHE (EPODE for the Promotion of Health Equity) project. http://www.ephestory.eu/project-greece.php (last accessed 10 Feb 2016)

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:Adulti u tfal
Organisation:European Commission
Linked document:Download linked document
References:https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/en/ALL/?uri=CELEX%3A32006R1924

Nutrition-Friendly Schools Initiative (NFSI)

"The NFSI is a school-based programme that addresses the double burden of malnutrition –undernutrition, including micronutrient deficiencies, and overweight/obesity. It is a tool for developing a school environment that promotes the nutritional well-being of school-age children and increases their physical activity levels."

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2006 (ongoing)
Target age group:Tfal
Organisation:World Health Organization
Linked document:Download linked document
References:https://ec.europa.eu/health/sites/default/files/nutrition_physical_activity/docs/implementation_report_a1c_en.pdf

Hellenic Code on Advertising Communication Practice

"There is no official government measure or legislation addressing the marketing of food to children. In the private sector, however, a self-regulating set of rules known as the Hellenic Code on Advertising Communication Practice has been established by the Hellenic Association of Communication Agencies and the Hellenic Advertisers Association" - WHO

Categories:Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2003 (ongoing)
Target age group:Tfal
References:https://www.euro.who.int/__data/assets/pdf_file/0019/191125/e96859.pdf

Food and Drinks Code of Greece

Since 1971, Greece have had legislation in place which sets mandatory limits on the maximum salt content in certain products: bread, tomato juice and tomato concentrates.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):1971 (ongoing)
References:https://ec.europa.eu/health/sites/default/files/nutrition_physical_activity/docs/salt_report1_en.pdf

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

Nutrition Guidelines

Nutrition guidelines available for many groups including adults, children, infants, teens and over 65's

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Target age group:Adulti
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:www.moh.gov.gr

Physical activity guidelines

Separate adult & child physical activity guidelines. Adult = see web link. Child = see doc link.

Categories:Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Target age group:Adulti u tfal
Find out more:extranet.who.int
Linked document:Download linked document

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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?Absent
Back-of-pack nutrition declaration?Present
Color coding?Absent
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-(voluntary)
Are there mandatory standards for food in schools?Present
Are there any mandatory nutrient limits in any manufactured food products?Present
Nutrition standards for public sector procurement?Absent

Political will and support

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

Monitoring and surveillance

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

Governance and resource

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

Key

Present
Present (voluntary)
Incoming
Absent
Unknown

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