Ireland

Overview
Obesity prevalence
Trends over time
Population breakdowns
Drivers
Comorbidities
Policies

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National obesity risk *7.5/10 Childhood obesity risk *7/11

* Based on estimated data. For more information see Publications

Population breakdowns

Drivers

Sweet/savoury snack consumption

Comorbidities

Policies

Nutritional or Health Strategy

Tax/Subsidies on Food or Beverages

Transnational Obesity Strategies

Management or treatment guidelines

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:	Measured
Age:	15+
Sample size:	7413
Area covered:	National
References:	Irish Government Department of Health. “Healthy Ireland Survey, Summary Report 2019.” 2019. Available at: https://assets.gov.ie/41141/e5d6fea3a59a4720b081893e11fe299e.pdf. (Last accessed: 07/04/21)
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:	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, 2008-2010

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	18-64
Sample size:	1500
Area covered:	National
References:	National Adult Nutrition Survey, Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance, Published 2011 http://www.iuna.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/National-Adult-Nutrition-Survey-Summary-Report-March-2011.pdf
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:	Measured
Age:	15+
Area covered:	National
References:	OECD Factbook 2010: Economic, Environmental and Social Statistics - ISBN 92-64-08356-1 - © OECD 2010. http://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/sites/factbook-2010-en/11/01/03/index.html?contentType=&itemId=/content/chapter/factbook-2010-87-en&containerItemId=/content/serial/18147364&accessItemIds=&mimeType=text/html
Notes:	OECD surveys only measured surveys included. Full survey details not yet available.
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:	16+
Sample size:	3378
Area covered:	National
References:	Northern Ireland Health and Social Wellbeing Survey 2005/06: Topline Results - Adult Obesity.
Notes:	Northern Ireland.
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, 2000-2003

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, 1997-1999

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	18-64
Sample size:	1379
Area covered:	National
References:	McCarthy SN, Harrington KE, Kiely M et al. Analyses of the anthropometric data from the North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey. Public Health Nutrition 2001;4 (5(A):1099-1106
Notes:	North/South Ireland
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, 1990

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	18-64
References:	North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey, 2000. Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance Summary Report
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:	Measured
Age:	5-12
Sample size:	596
Area covered:	National
References:	Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance (IUNA) (2019) National Children’s Food Survey II: Summary Report. Available online at www.iuna.net
Notes:	IOTF Cut Off
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Children, 2015

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	11-13
Sample size:	1715
References:	Bel-Serrat S, Heinen MM, Murrin CM, Daly L, Mehegan J, Concannon M, Flood C, Farrell D, O’Brien S, Eldin N, Kelleher CC [2017]. The Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) in the Republic of Ireland: Findings from 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2015. Dublin: Health Service Executive.
Notes:	IOTF International Cut off point
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Children, 2015

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	6-7
References:	Bel-Serrat S, Heinen MM, Murrin CM, Daly L, Mehegan J, Concannon M, Flood C, Farrell D, O’Brien S, Eldin N, Kelleher CC [2017]. The Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) in the Republic of Ireland: Findings from 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2015. Dublin: Health Service Executive.
Notes:	IOTF International Cut off point
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Children, 2012

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	6-7
References:	Bel-Serrat S, Heinen MM, Murrin CM, Daly L, Mehegan J, Concannon M, Flood C, Farrell D, O’Brien S, Eldin N, Kelleher CC [2017]. The Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) in the Republic of Ireland: Findings from 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2015. Dublin: Health Service Executive.
Notes:	IOTF International Cut off point
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Children, 2010-2011

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	2-4
Sample size:	371
Area covered:	National
References:	Irish universities nutrition alliance. (2012). National Nutrition pre-school survey. Available: https://irp-cdn.multiscreensite.com/46a7ad27/files/uploaded/The%20National%20Pre-School%20Nutrition%20Survey%20Summary%20Report%20June%202012.pdf. Last accessed 20th September 2018.
Notes:	IOTF cut-off used, WHO cut-offs available from survey.
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Children, 2010

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	6-7
References:	Bel-Serrat S, Heinen MM, Murrin CM, Daly L, Mehegan J, Concannon M, Flood C, Farrell D, O’Brien S, Eldin N, Kelleher CC [2017]. The Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) in the Republic of Ireland: Findings from 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2015. Dublin: Health Service Executive.
Notes:	IOTF International Cut off point
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Children, 2008

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	6-7
References:	Bel-Serrat S, Heinen MM, Murrin CM, Daly L, Mehegan J, Concannon M, Flood C, Farrell D, O’Brien S, Eldin N, Kelleher CC [2017]. The Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) in the Republic of Ireland: Findings from 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2015. Dublin: Health Service Executive.
Notes:	IOTF International Cut off point
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Children, 2007-2013

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	7
Sample size:	4395
Area covered:	National
References:	Spinelli et al (2019). 'Childhood Severe Obesity in Europe', Obes Facts.12, pp. 244–258. (Data from COSI round 1-3)
Notes:	NOTE - this data is from COSI round I, II and III (2007 - 2013) IOTF cut-offs used.
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Children, 2003-2004

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	5-12
Sample size:	594
Area covered:	National
References:	O'Neill JL, McCarthy SN, Burke SJ, Hannon EM, Kiely M, Flynn A, Flynn MA, Gibney MJ.Prevalence of overweight and obesity in Irish school children, using four different definitions.Eur J Clin Nutr. 2007 Jun;61(6):743-51. Epub 2006 Dec 20.
Notes:	International IOTF Cut off
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Children, 2002

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	4-16
Sample size:	17499
Area covered:	Republic of Ireland
References:	Whelton H, Harrington J, Crowley E, Kelleher V, Cronin M, Perry IJ. Prevalence of overweight and obesity on the island of Ireland: results from the North South Survey of Children’s Height, Weight and Body Mass Index, 2002. BMC Public Health. 2007;7:187. doi:10.1186/1471-2458-7-187.
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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% Adults living with obesity, 1990-2019

Men

Survey type:	Measured
References:	1990: North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey, 2000. Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance Summary Report 1997: McCarthy SN, Harrington KE, Kiely M et al. Analyses of the anthropometric data from the North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey. Public Health Nutrition 2001;4 (5(A):1099-1106 2008: National Adult Nutrition Survey, Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance, Published 2011 http://www.iuna.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/National-Adult-Nutrition-Survey-Summary-Report-March-2011.pdf 2018: Irish Government Department of Health. “Healthy Ireland Survey, Summary Report 2019.” 2019. Available at: https://assets.gov.ie/41141/e5d6fea3a59a4720b081893e11fe299e.pdf. (Last accessed: 07/04/21)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used.

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Women

Survey type:	Measured
References:	1990: North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey, 2000. Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance Summary Report 1997: McCarthy SN, Harrington KE, Kiely M et al. Analyses of the anthropometric data from the North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey. Public Health Nutrition 2001;4 (5(A):1099-1106 2008: National Adult Nutrition Survey, Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance, Published 2011 http://www.iuna.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/National-Adult-Nutrition-Survey-Summary-Report-March-2011.pdf 2018: Irish Government Department of Health. “Healthy Ireland Survey, Summary Report 2019.” 2019. Available at: https://assets.gov.ie/41141/e5d6fea3a59a4720b081893e11fe299e.pdf. (Last accessed: 07/04/21)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used.

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% Adults living with overweight or obesity, 1990-2019

Men

Survey type:	Measured
References:	1990: North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey, 2000. Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance Summary Report 1997: McCarthy SN, Harrington KE, Kiely M et al. Analyses of the anthropometric data from the North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey. Public Health Nutrition 2001;4 (5(A):1099-1106 2008: National Adult Nutrition Survey, Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance, Published 2011 http://www.iuna.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/National-Adult-Nutrition-Survey-Summary-Report-March-2011.pdf 2018: Irish Government Department of Health. “Healthy Ireland Survey, Summary Report 2019.” 2019. Available at: https://assets.gov.ie/41141/e5d6fea3a59a4720b081893e11fe299e.pdf. (Last accessed: 07/04/21)
Notes:	Adults aged 18-64
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used.

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Women

Survey type:	Measured
References:	1990: North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey, 2000. Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance Summary Report 1997: McCarthy SN, Harrington KE, Kiely M et al. Analyses of the anthropometric data from the North/South Ireland Food Consumption Survey. Public Health Nutrition 2001;4 (5(A):1099-1106 2008: National Adult Nutrition Survey, Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance, Published 2011 http://www.iuna.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/National-Adult-Nutrition-Survey-Summary-Report-March-2011.pdf 2018: Irish Government Department of Health. “Healthy Ireland Survey, Summary Report 2019.” 2019. Available at: https://assets.gov.ie/41141/e5d6fea3a59a4720b081893e11fe299e.pdf. (Last accessed: 07/04/21)
Notes:	Adults aged 18-64
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used.

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% Children living with obesity, 2008-2015

Survey type:	Measured
References:	Bel-Serrat S, Heinen MM, Murrin CM, Daly L, Mehegan J, Concannon M, Flood C, Farrell D, O’Brien S, Eldin N, Kelleher CC [2017]. The Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) in the Republic of Ireland: Findings from 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2015. Dublin: Health Service Executive.
Notes:	Aged 6-7. IOTF International Cut off point
Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used.

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% Children living with obesity, 2008-2015

Survey type:	Measured
References:	Bel-Serrat S, Heinen MM, Murrin CM, Daly L, Mehegan J, Concannon M, Flood C, Farrell D, O’Brien S, Eldin N, Kelleher CC [2017]. The Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) in the Republic of Ireland: Findings from 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2015. Dublin: Health Service Executive.
Notes:	Aged 6-7. IOTF International Cut off point
Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used.

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% Adults living with obesity, 2000-2019

Men

Survey type:	Self-reported
References:	2000: 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) 2014: Eurostat Database:http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20) 2019: 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)
Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used.

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Women

Survey type:	Self-reported
References:	2000: 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) 2014: Eurostat Database:http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20) 2019: 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)
Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used.

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% Adults living with overweight or obesity, 2000-2019

Men

Survey type:	Self-reported
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)
Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used.

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Women

Survey type:	Self-reported
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)
Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used.

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% Adults living with obesity, selected countries, 1976-2019

Men

References:

1976, 1987: Visscher TLS, Kromhout D, Seidell J. Long term and recent time trends in the prevalence of obesity among Dutch men and women. IJO 2002;26:1218-24
1981: Royal College of Physicians (1983). Obesity. Reprinted from the Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London Vol 17 (No 1) January 1983
1982: Lahti-Koski M, Vartiainen E, Mannisto S, Pietinen P. Age, education and occupation as determinants of trends in body mass index in Finland from 1982 to 1997. International Journal of Obesity (2000);24:1669-1676
1985: Berg C, Rosengren A, Aires N, :appas G, Toren K, Thelle D, Lissner L. Trends in overweight and obesity from 1985 to 2002 in Goteborg, West Sweden. IJO 2005 Aug;29(8):916-24
1990: Berg C, Rosengren A, Aires N, :appas G, Toren K, Thelle D, Lissner L. Trends in overweight and obesity from 1985 to 2002 in Goteborg, West Sweden. IJO 2005 online published ahead of print.
1992: Lahti-Koski M, Pietinen P, Munnisto S, Vartiainen E. Trends in waist to hip ratio and its determinants in adults in Finland from 1987 to 1997. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2000;72:1436-1444
1993: Health Survey for England 1993.
1995: Health Survey for England 1995.
1996: Health Survey for England 1996.
1997: Health Survey for England 1997.
1998: Health Survey for England 1998.
1999: Health Survey for England 1999.
2000: Health Survey for England 2000.
2001: Health Survey for England 2001.
2002: Berg C, Rosengeren A, Aires N, Lappas G, Toren K, Thelle D and Lissner L. (2005). Trends in overweight and obesity from 1985 to 2002 in Goteborg, West Sweden. IJO, 29 (8): 916 - 924.
2003: Health Survey for England 2003.
2004: Health Survey for England 2004.
2005: Health Survey for England 2005.
2006: Health Survey for England 2006.
2007: Craig R and Shelton N. (2008). Health Survey for England 2007. Healthy Lifestyles: Knowledge, attitudes and Behaviour. Volume 1. The NHS Information Centre, Leeds.
2008: Gutierrez-Fisac JL, Guallar-Castillion P, Leon-Munoz LM, Graciani A, Banegas JR & Rodriguez-Artalejo F. Prevalence of general and abdominal obesity in the adult population of Spain, 2008-2010. Obesity Reviews early online 12th Dec 2011.
2009: Health Survey for England 2009
2010: Health Survey for England 2010
2011: Health Survey for England 2011 (http://www.ic.nhs.uk/searchcatalogue?productid=10152&returnid=1685 last accessed 7th January 2013)
2012: Health survey for England 2012 http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB13219
2013: Health Survey for England 2013
2014: Health Survey for England 2014 http://www.hscic.gov.uk/catalogue/PUB19297 (last accessed 16th December 2015)
2015: Health Survey for England 2015. Available at: http://content.digital.nhs.uk/searchcatalogue?productid=23711&returnid=1685 (last accessed 14th December 2016)
2016: Health Survey for England 2016. Available at: https://digital.nhs.uk/catalogue/PUB30169 (last accessed 13 December 2017)
2017: Health Survey for England 2017 https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/health-survey-for-england/2017 (last accessed 4.12.18)
2018: Health Survey for England 2018. https://digital.nhs.uk/data-and-information/publications/statistical/health-survey-for-england/2018/health-survey-for-england-2018-data-tables (last accessed 03.012.19)
2019: Health Survey for England 2019 available at http://digital.nhs.uk/pubs/hse2019 (last accessed 16.12.20)

Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used.

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Women

References:

Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used.

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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).
Notes:	NB. Some age ranges missing due to insufficient data to display by age & educational status
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).
Notes:	NB. Some age ranges missing due to insufficient data to display by age & educational status
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).
Notes:	NB. Some age ranges missing due to insufficient data to display by age & educational status
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 http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=ilc_hch10&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Notes:	Some Irish data considered to have low reliability, see EUROSTAT database for details
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 http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=ilc_hch10&lang=en (last accessed 25.08.20)
Notes:	Some Irish data considered to have low reliability, see EUROSTAT database for details
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
References:	Eurostat Database:http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 9 November 2016)
Notes:	Irish data considered to have low reliability, see EUROSTAT database for details Insufficient data to display 18-24 age category separately
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
References:	Eurostat Database:http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 9 November 2016)
Notes:	Irish data considered to have low reliability, see EUROSTAT database for details Insufficient data to display 18-24 age category separately
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, 2009-2010

Survey type:	Measured
Sample size:	4348
Area covered:	National
References:	Fifty Plus in Ireland 2011. Results from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA). http://www.tilda.tcd.ie/assets/pdf/glossy/Tilda_Master_First_Findings_Report.pdf (last accessed on 9.6.15)
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, 2002

Survey type:	Self-reported
Age:	18+
Sample size:	5992
Area covered:	National
References:	SLAN 2002
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, 1998

Survey type:	Self-reported
Age:	18+
Sample size:	6539
Area covered:	National
References:	SLAN 2002. http://health.gov.ie/blog/publications/dietary-habits-of-the-irish-population-results-from-slan-annual-report-2003-2/ (last accessed 16 Sept 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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Children, 2017-2018

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	5-12
Sample size:	596
Area covered:	National
References:	Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance (IUNA) (2019) National Children’s Food Survey II: Summary Report. Available online at www.iuna.net. Last accessed: 12.05.21
Notes:	Education & SC level relates to that of the parents/guardians of participants
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Boys, 2017-2018

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	5-12
Sample size:	596
Area covered:	National
References:	Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance (IUNA) (2019) National Children’s Food Survey II: Summary Report. Available online at www.iuna.net. Last accessed: 12.05.21
Notes:	Education & SC level relates to that of the parents/guardians of participants
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Girls, 2017-2018

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	5-12
Sample size:	596
Area covered:	National
References:	Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance (IUNA) (2019) National Children’s Food Survey II: Summary Report. Available online at www.iuna.net. Last accessed: 12.05.21
Notes:	Education & SC level relates to that of the parents/guardians of participants
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Children, 2008

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	9
Sample size:	8136
Area covered:	National
References:	Keane E, Layte R, Harrington J, Kearney PM, Perry IJ. Measured Parental Weight Status and Familial Socio-Economic Status Correlates with Childhood Overweight and Obesity at Age 9. Kazembe L, ed. PLoS ONE. 2012;7(8):e43503. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0043503
Notes:	Prevalence of overweight and obesity by the highest level of maternal education. IOTF BMI Cut-offs used.
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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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:	Measured
Sample size:	7413
Area covered:	National
References:	Irish Government Department of Health. “Healthy Ireland Survey, Summary Report 2019.” 2019. Available at: https://assets.gov.ie/41141/e5d6fea3a59a4720b081893e11fe299e.pdf. (Last accessed: 07/04/21)
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:	Self-reported
Area covered:	National
References:	Eurostat 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, 2009-2010

Survey type:	Measured
Sample size:	4348
Area covered:	National
References:	Fifty Plus in Ireland 2011. Results from the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA). http://www.tilda.tcd.ie/assets/pdf/glossy/Tilda_Master_First_Findings_Report.pdf (last accessed on 9.6.15)
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, 2008-2010

Survey type:	Measured
Sample size:	1500
Area covered:	National
References:	Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance (2011). National Audlt Nutrition Survey Summary Report 2011. Food and Nutrient intakes, Physical Measurements, Phyciscal Activity Patterns and Food Choice Motives.
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:	Measured
Sample size:	967
Area covered:	National
References:	SLAN 2007. Survey of lifestyle, attitudes and nutrition in Ireland: https://www.ucd.ie/t4cms/slan07_report.pdf (last accessed 9.6.15)
Notes:	This study looks at the difference between self reported and measured prevalence. Last reviewed 2nd November 2017
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:	6426
Area covered:	National
References:	http://www.ucd.ie/t4cms/slan07_report.pdf (last accessed 16 July 2015)
Notes:	Last reviewed 2nd November 2017
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, 2002

Survey type:	Self-reported
Sample size:	3176
Area covered:	National
References:	SLAN 2002. http://www.ucd.ie/issda/data/surveyonlifestyleandattitudestonutritionslan/ (last accessed 16 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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Adults, 1998

Survey type:	Self-reported
Sample size:	4054
Area covered:	National
References:	SLAN 1998. http://www.ucd.ie/issda/data/surveyonlifestyleandattitudestonutritionslan/ (last accessed 16 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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Children, 2017-2018

Survey type:	Measured
Sample size:	596
Area covered:	National
References:	Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance (IUNA) (2019) National Children’s Food Survey II: Summary Report. Available online at www.iuna.net. Last accessed: 12.05.21.
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Children, 2016

Survey type:	Self-reported
Sample size:	11134
Area covered:	National
References:	Economic & Social Research Institute. Growing up In Ireland Cohort ’08 (Infant Cohort) Wave 4 - 7/8 years (2016). Available at: https://www.esri.ie/system/files?file=media/file-uploads/2017-11/SUSTAT63.pdf. (Last Accessed: 07/04/21)
Notes:	Weight was measured in ages 3 and 5 - but was self-reported in age 7.

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Children, 2012-2013

Survey type:	Measured
Sample size:	250,000
Area covered:	National
References:	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].
Notes:	WHO cut-offs used.
Cutoffs:	WHO

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Children, 2001-2002

Survey type:	Measured
Sample size:	17499
Area covered:	National
References:	Whelton H, Harrington J, Crowley E et al. Prevalence of overweight and obesity on the island of Ireland: results from the North South Survey of Children's Height, Weight and Body Mass Index 2002. BMC 2007;7:187
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Overweight/obesity by region

Adults, 2019

Survey type:	Self-reported
Age:	15+
Sample size:	7621
Area covered:	National
References:	Central Statistics Office, Ireland (2019). Results of Irish Health Survey 2019. Data available at: https://data.cso.ie/#. Last accessed: 02.06.21.
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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Adults, 2008-2010

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	18-90
Sample size:	1500
Area covered:	National
References:	IUNA National Adult Nutrition Survey (NANS) 2008-2010. Available at: https://www.iuna.net/surveyreports. Last accessed: 12.05.21.
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, 2008-2010

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	18-90
Sample size:	1500
Area covered:	National
References:	IUNA National Adult Nutrition Survey (NANS) 2008-2010. Available at: https://www.iuna.net/surveyreports. Last accessed: 12.05.21.
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, 2008-2010

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	18-90
Sample size:	1500
Area covered:	National
References:	IUNA National Adult Nutrition Survey (NANS) 2008-2010. Available at: https://www.iuna.net/surveyreports. Last accessed: 12.05.21.
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, 2002

Survey type:	Self-reported
Age:	18+
Sample size:	5992
Area covered:	National
References:	SLAN 2002. http://health.gov.ie/blog/publications/dietary-habits-of-the-irish-population-results-from-slan-annual-report-2003-2/ (last accessed 16 Sept 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, 1998

Survey type:	Self-reported
Age:	18+
Sample size:	6539
Area covered:	National
References:	SLAN 2002
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:	Measured
Age:	5-12
Sample size:	596
Area covered:	National
References:	Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance (IUNA) (2019) National Children’s Food Survey II: Summary Report. Available online at www.iuna.net. Last accessed: 12.05.21.
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Boys, 2017-2018

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	5-12
Sample size:	596
Area covered:	National
References:	Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance (IUNA) (2019) National Children’s Food Survey II: Summary Report. Available online at www.iuna.net. Last accessed: 12.05.21.
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Girls, 2017-2018

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	5-12
Sample size:	596
Area covered:	National
References:	Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance (IUNA) (2019) National Children’s Food Survey II: Summary Report. Available online at www.iuna.net. Last accessed: 12.05.21.
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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Children, 2015

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	6-7
References:	Bel-Serrat S, Heinen MM, Murrin CM, Daly L, Mehegan J, Concannon M, Flood C, Farrell D, O’Brien S, Eldin N, Kelleher CC [2017]. The Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) in the Republic of Ireland: Findings from 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2015. Dublin: Health Service Executive.
Notes:	IOTF International Cut off point

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Children, 2012

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	6-7
References:	Bel-Serrat S, Heinen MM, Murrin CM, Daly L, Mehegan J, Concannon M, Flood C, Farrell D, O’Brien S, Eldin N, Kelleher CC [2017]. The Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) in the Republic of Ireland: Findings from 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2015. Dublin: Health Service Executive.
Notes:	IOTF International Cut off point

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Children, 2010

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	6-7
References:	Bel-Serrat S, Heinen MM, Murrin CM, Daly L, Mehegan J, Concannon M, Flood C, Farrell D, O’Brien S, Eldin N, Kelleher CC [2017]. The Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) in the Republic of Ireland: Findings from 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2015. Dublin: Health Service Executive.
Notes:	IOTF International Cut off point

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Children, 2008

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	6-7
References:	Bel-Serrat S, Heinen MM, Murrin CM, Daly L, Mehegan J, Concannon M, Flood C, Farrell D, O’Brien S, Eldin N, Kelleher CC [2017]. The Childhood Obesity Surveillance Initiative (COSI) in the Republic of Ireland: Findings from 2008, 2010, 2012 and 2015. Dublin: Health Service Executive.
Notes:	IOTF International Cut off point

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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).
Notes:	NB. Some age ranges missing due to insufficient data to display by age & income quintile
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).
Notes:	NB. Some age ranges missing due to insufficient data to display by age & income quintile
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).
Notes:	NB. Some age ranges missing due to insufficient data to display by age & income quintile
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 Database:http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1e&lang=en (last accessed 9 November 2016)
Notes:	Some Irish http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en Insufficient data to display 18-24 age category separately
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 9 November 2016)
Notes:	Some Irish http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en Insufficient data to display 18-24 age category separately
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 9 November 2016)
Notes:	Some Irish http://appsso.eurostat.ec.europa.eu/nui/show.do?dataset=hlth_ehis_bm1i&lang=en Insufficient data to display 18-24 age category separately
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

Adults, 2019

Survey type:	Self-reported
Age:	15+
Sample size:	7621
Area covered:	National
References:	Central Statistics Office, Ireland (2019). Results of Irish Health Survey 2019. Data available at: https://data.cso.ie/#. Last accessed: 02.06.21.
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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Adults, 2014-2015

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	15+
Sample size:	6142
Area covered:	National
References:	Irish Government Department of Health. “Healthy Ireland Survey, Summary Report 2015.” 2015. Available at: https://assets.gov.ie/7640/8c9c9adde6e24ab98c429a3925bcd5eb.pdf. (Last accessed: 07/04/21)
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, 2009-2010

Survey type:	Measured
Sample size:	2187
Area covered:	National
References:	The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA)
Notes:	50+ data also available
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, 2002

Survey type:	Self-reported
Age:	18+
Sample size:	5992
Area covered:	National
References:	SLAN 2002. http://health.gov.ie/blog/publications/dietary-habits-of-the-irish-population-results-from-slan-annual-report-2003-2/ (last accessed 16 Sept 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, 1998

Survey type:	Self-reported
Age:	18+
Sample size:	6539
Area covered:	National
References:	SLAN 1998 (published in SLAN 2002). http://health.gov.ie/blog/publications/dietary-habits-of-the-irish-population-results-from-slan-annual-report-2003-2/ (last accessed 16 Sept 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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Children, 2017-2018

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	5-12
Sample size:	596
Area covered:	National
References:	Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance (IUNA) (2019) National Children’s Food Survey II: Summary Report. Available online at www.iuna.net. Last accessed: 12.05.21.
Notes:	Groupings as defined by publication of origin.
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Boys, 2017-2018

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	5-12
Sample size:	596
Area covered:	National
References:	Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance (IUNA) (2019) National Children’s Food Survey II: Summary Report. Available online at www.iuna.net. Last accessed: 12.05.21.
Notes:	Groupings as defined by publication of origin.
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Girls, 2017-2018

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	5-12
Sample size:	596
Area covered:	National
References:	Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance (IUNA) (2019) National Children’s Food Survey II: Summary Report. Available online at www.iuna.net. Last accessed: 12.05.21.
Notes:	Groupings as defined by publication of origin.
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Children, 2016

Survey type:	Self-reported
Age:	7-8
Sample size:	11134
Area covered:	National
References:	Economic & Social Research Institute. Growing up In Ireland Cohort ’08 (Infant Cohort) Wave 4 - 7/8 years (2016). Available at: https://www.esri.ie/system/files?file=media/file-uploads/2017-11/SUSTAT63.pdf. (Last Accessed: 07/04/21)

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Children, 2008

Survey type:	Measured
Age:	9
Sample size:	8136
Area covered:	National
References:	Keane E, Layte R, Harrington J, Kearney PM, Perry IJ. Measured Parental Weight Status and Familial Socio-Economic Status Correlates with Childhood Overweight and Obesity at Age 9. Kazembe L, ed. PLoS ONE. 2012;7(8):e43503. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0043503
Notes:	Prevalence of overweight and obesity by equivalised household annual income (in quintiles) IOTF BMI Cut-offs used.
Cutoffs:	IOTF

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Boys, 2001-2002

Survey type:	Measured
Sample size:	17499
Area covered:	National
References:	Whelton H, Harrington J, Crowley E, Kelleher V, Cronin M, Perry IJ. Prevalence of overweight and obesity on the island of Ireland: results from the North South Survey of Children’s Height, Weight and Body Mass Index, 2002. BMC Public Health. 2007;7:187. doi:10.1186/1471-2458-7-187.
Notes:	Measure of socioeconomic status was possession of a General Medical Services (GMS) Card in the Republic of Ireland
Cutoffs:	Other

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Girls, 2001-2002

Survey type:	Measured
Sample size:	17499
Area covered:	National
References:	Whelton H, Harrington J, Crowley E, Kelleher V, Cronin M, Perry IJ. Prevalence of overweight and obesity on the island of Ireland: results from the North South Survey of Children’s Height, Weight and Body Mass Index, 2002. BMC Public Health. 2007;7:187. doi:10.1186/1471-2458-7-187.
Notes:	Measure of socioeconomic status was possession of a General Medical Services (GMS) Card in the Republic of Ireland
Cutoffs:	Other

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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:

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Women, 2016

References:

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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

Action for Life (V3)

"Action for Life is a health-related, physical activity resource designed to support teachers with the rollout of their P.E. programmes. Launching in 2021, the new Action for Life v3 resource will take a holistic approach to health through the lens of physical literacy. While the primary focus of the programme is PE it has strong clear links outlined for SPHE. To support teachers each lesson includes opportunities for assessment for/of learning."

Categories:	Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):	2021 (ongoing)
Target age group:	Children
Organisation:	Irish Heart Foundation
References:	https://irishheart.ie/schools/primary-schools/action-for-life/

Childhood Obesity Education

Children and adolescents with obesity are at higher risk of health complications in childhood and into adulthood but currently in Ireland children can only access multidisciplinary treatment in Children’s Health Ireland at Temple Street. The Sláintecare funded project: Facilitating Integration of Childhood Obesity Services in Primary Care Through Education, was developed to address known gaps in health professional training and is led by Dr. Grace O’Malley, Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist and lead of the Obesity Research and Care Group in RCSI. They provide training in childhood obesity for healthcare professionals that care for children and adolescent across the disciplines. The training opportunities offered include online training courses and clinical skills training.

Categories:	Training
Year(s):	2021 (ongoing)
Target age group:	Children
Organisation:	RCSI & Sláintecare
Find out more:	childhoodobesity.ie
Linked document:	Download linked document

Healthy Ireland Strategic Action Plan 2021-2025

The Healthy Ireland Strategic Action Plan 2021-2025 provides a clear roadmap of how we can continue to work together to bring about good health, access to services, healthy environments, and the promotion of resilience and to ensure that everyone can enjoy physical and mental, health and wellbeing, to their full potential. This action plan will build on the work and progress made to date and focus on the remaining years of the Healthy Ireland Framework.

Categories:	Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):	2021 (ongoing)
Target age group:	Adults and children
Organisation:	Healthy Ireland, Department of Health
Find out more:	www.gov.ie
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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
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)

Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax

Sugar sweetened drinks tax which applies to water and juice based drinks which have added sugar and a total sugar content of five grams or more per 100 millilitres. Products liable to the tax may be in ready to consume or in concentrated form.

Categories:	Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Year(s):	2018 (ongoing)
Target age group:	Adults and children
Organisation:	Irish tax and customs
Find out more:	www.revenue.ie
Linked document:	Download linked document
References:	Irish tax and customs. Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax (SSDT). Availabe from: https://www.revenue.ie/en/companies-and-charities/excise-and-licences/sugar-sweetened-drinks-tax/index.aspx. Last accessed 13 December 2018.

Voluntary Codes of Practice for advertising of food and non-alcoholic beverages

In February 2018, Ireland launched Voluntary Codes of Practice for non-broadcast media advertising and marketing of food and non-alcoholic beverages, sponsorships by the food industry and food and beverage product placement in the retail sector. Non-broadcast media is defined as all forms of digital media, out of home media, print media and cinema. The overarching objective of the codes is to reduce exposure of the Irish population to marketing initiatives relating to foods that are high in fat, sugar and/or salt (HFSS foods) identified using the Nutrient Profile model used by the Broadcast Authority of Ireland. The codes were developed by a multi-sector group and sit alongside and complement other measures in place in Ireland, including the Advertising Standards Authority For Ireland (ASAI) Code of Standards for Advertising and Marketing Communications

Categories:	Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):	2018 (ongoing)
Target age group:	Adults and children
References:	https://policydatabase.wcrf.org/level_one?page=nourishing-level-one#step2=3#step3=354

Get Ireland Walking

Get Ireland Walking is a national initiative that aims to maximise the number of people participating in walking - for health, wellbeing and fitness - throughout Ireland

Categories:	Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):	2017 (ongoing)
Target age group:	Adults and children
Organisation:	Sport Ireland
Find out more:	www.getirelandwalking.ie

Nutrition Standards for School Meals

"These Nutrition Standards for School Meals are being published under the auspices of Healthy Ireland, the national Framework which aims to improve the health and wellbeing of the population of Ireland."

Categories:	Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan Evidence of School Food Regulations
Year(s):	2017 (ongoing)
Target age group:	Children
Organisation:	Department of Health
Linked document:	Download linked document
References:	https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/484f17-nutrition-standards-for-school-meals/

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

A Healthy Weight for Ireland - Obesity Policy and Action Plan

The Obesity Policy and Action Plan overall aim is to increase the number of people with a healthy weight. by setting targets to be achieved and actions that will produce measurable outcomes. The Action Plan involves all sectors in Ireland and includes implementation pathways and indicators to measure progress. It is informed by the Healthy Ireland guiding principles, which include better governance and leadership, resources, partnerships, systems for healthcare, evidence, measurement and evaluation, and programme management.

Categories:	Evidence of National Obesity Strategy/Policy or Action plan
Year(s):	2016-2025
Target age group:	Adults and children
Organisation:	Department of Health
Find out more:	www.healthyireland.ie
Linked document:	Download linked document

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):	2016 (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)

Front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

Front of pack nutrition labels which are colour coded in a 'traffic light' system. Adopted by Ireland on a voluntary basis after introduction in UK.

Categories (partial):	Labelling Regulation/Guidelines
Year(s):	2016 (ongoing)
Target age group:	Adults and children
Organisation:	The guidance was developed by the Department of Health, the Food Standards Agency, and devolved administrations in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales in collaboration with the British Retail Consortium.
Find out more:	www.gov.uk
Linked document:	Download linked document
References:	Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets. Updated 2016. Available at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/566251/FoP_Nutrition_labelling_UK_guidance.pdf (last accessed 30.10.20)

Get Ireland Active - The National Physical Activity Plan

This Plan focuses on different types of actions, some immediate and some more long-term and sustainable solutions, which recognise that behaviour change is complex, challenging and takes time. This does not merely focus on overcoming deficits but concentrates on solutions and strengths and reshaping the environment for physical activity.

Categories:	Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):	2016 (ongoing)
Target age group:	Adults and children
Organisation:	Healthy Ireland, Department of Health
Find out more:	health.gov.ie
Linked document:	Download linked document
References:	Healthy Ireland, Department of Health. http://health.gov.ie/healthy-ireland (last accessed 8 Feb 2016)

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

Healthy Food for Life – the Healthy Eating Guidelines

The guidelines have been developed and updated by the Department of Health. The new Healthy Food for Life – the Healthy Eating Guidelines and Food Pyramid have been developed by the Department working in partnership with other experts in nutrition in Ireland. The guidelines were published in 2012. The food pyramid and messages were revised in 2015-2016.

Categories:	Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):	2016 (ongoing)
Target age group:	Adults and children
Organisation:	Department of Health
References:	http://www.fao.org/nutrition/education/food-dietary-guidelines/regions/countries/ireland/en/

National Exercise referral framework

The pathway offers professional support over 12 weeks to encourage health behaviour modification and retention of an active lifestyle.

Categories:	Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):	2016 (ongoing)
Target age group:	Adults
Organisation:	ICPG, HSE, ILAM
Find out more:	www.hse.ie
Linked document:	Download linked document
References:	Woods C., McCaffrey N., Furlong B., Fitzsimons-D’Arcy L., Murphy M., Harrison M., Glynn L., O’Riordan J., O’Neill B., Jennings S. and Peppard C. (2016) The National Exercise Referral Framework. Health and Wellbeing Division, Health Services Executive. Dublin. Ireland.

Obesity treatment guidelines

In October 2015, the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland published guidelines: "An expert report on how to clinically manage and treat obesity in Ireland".

Categories:	Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):	2015 (ongoing)
Organisation:	Royal College of Physicians of Ireland
Linked document:	Download linked document

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
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;amp;zwnj;

Healthy Food for All: Strategic Plan 2014 - 2016

The Strategic Plan aims to promote easy access to health with information on tackling food poverty.

Categories (partial):	Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):	2014-2016
Target age group:	Adults and children
Organisation:	The Health Well
Find out more:	www.thehealthwell.info
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General and Children's Commercial Communications Code (revised version)

These Codes deal with advertising, sponsorship, product placement and other forms of commercial promotion. The Codes have been updated to include new rules on the promotion to children of food that is high in fat, salt or sugar (HFSS food). The revised Codes came into effect from 2nd September 2013.

Categories:	Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):	2013 (ongoing)
Target age group:	Children
Organisation:	Broadcasting Authority of Ireland
Find out more:	www.bai.ie
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Healthy Ireland: A Framework for Improving Health and Wellbeing 2013-2025

Healthy Ireland is a national framework for action to improve the health and wellbeing of Ireland. Based on international evidence, it outlines a new commitment to public health with an emphasis on prevention, while at the same time advocating for stronger health systems. It sets out four central goals and outlines actions under 6 thematic areas, in which all people and all parts of society can participate to achieve these goals.

Categories:	Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):	2013-2025
Target age group:	Adults and children
Organisation:	Healthy Ireland, Department of Health.
Find out more:	health.gov.ie
Linked document:	Download linked document
References:	Healthy Ireland, Department of Health. http://health.gov.ie/healthy-ireland/ (last accessed 8 Feb 2016)

Be Active After-School Activity Programme (ASAP)

The Be Active After-School Programme (ASAP) is aimed at 7-8 yr olds to improve the physical activity patterns of school children by introducing them to a wide variety of activities in a fun, supportive, positive environment where everyone is involved. It expanded from Meath to throughout Ireland in 2019

Categories:	Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Categories (partial):	Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):	2011 (ongoing)
Target age group:	Children
Organisation:	Health Promotion Unit, HSE Dublin North East, Ireland.
Find out more:	www.beactiveasap.ie

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
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

Scientific Recommendations for Healthy Eating Guidelines in Ireland

Healthy eating guidelines

Categories:	Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):	2011 (ongoing)
Target age group:	Adults and children
Organisation:	Food Safety Authority of Ireland
Find out more:	www.fsai.ie
Linked document:	Download linked document

Changing cardiovascular health

Includes targets for healthy eating and reduction in salt consumption.

Categories (partial):	Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):	2010-2019
Target age group:	Adults and children
Organisation:	Minister for health and children
Find out more:	www.gov.ie
Linked document:	Download linked document
References:	Changing Cardiovascular Health: National Cardiovascular Health Policy 2010 – 2019, Department of Health, Ireland

The National Guidelines on Physical Activity for Ireland

These guidelines aim to emphasise the importance of physical activity to the health of all Irish people and_x000D__x000D_ outline the recommendations for physical activity for people of all ages and abilities.

Categories:	Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):	2009 (ongoing)
Target age group:	Adults and children
Organisation:	The Health Service Executive (HSE) and Department of Health and Children
Linked document:	Download linked document

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:	Adults and children
References:	https://healthystadia.eu/healthy-stadia-concept/

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

Healthy food made easy

Basic nutrition and cookery course that helps people to change to a healthy diet, plan meals on a budget and make easy to cook meals.

Categories:	Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Categories (partial):	Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):	2006 (ongoing)
Target age group:	Adults
Organisation:	The Northside Partnership
Find out more:	northsidepartnership.ie

The National Health Promotion Strategy 2000-2005

This document identifies strategic aims and objectives, which will contribute to the overall health improvement of the Irish population.

Categories:	Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):	2000-2005
Target age group:	Adults and children
Organisation:	Irish Department of Health and Children
Find out more:	health.gov.ie
Linked document:	Download linked document
References:	Information provided with kind permission of HEPA Europe (European network for the promotion of health-enhancing physical activity): http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/disease-prevention/physical-activity/activities/hepa-europe

Community Based Programmes to tackle Obesity

Weekly physical activity sessions in local communities for adults and children, to promote physical activity and friendliness between community groups.

Categories:	Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Target age group:	Adults and children
Organisation:	County Limerick Sports Partnership
Find out more:	limericksports.ie

Fit For Farming

The leaflet is provided to raise awareness and provide practical solutions for farmers who often overlook their own health. The leaflet looks at many aspects of health including healthy weight, alcohol, stress and smoking

Categories:	Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Target age group:	Adults
Find out more:	www.mhfi.org

Food and beverage advertising during children’s television programming.

Scully P et al. (2015) Food and beverage advertising during children’s television programming. Irish Journal of Medical Science, 184(1), 207-212.

Categories:	Health Effectiveness Reviews (obesity related)
Find out more:	pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
References:	Information provided with kind permission of World Cancer Research Fund International from their NOURISHING framework www.wcrf.org/NOURISHING

Food Dudes

In Ireland, the EU School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme is delivered through the Food Dudes Healthy Eating Programme. Food Dudes is carried out in Irish schools to encourage healthy eating. "Food Dudes is an award winning curriculum-linked evidence-based healthy eating programme, developed to encourage children to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. It is based on repeated tastings of fresh fruit and vegetables, rewards and positive role models."

Categories:	Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Target age group:	Children
Organisation:	EU School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme
References:	https://www.fooddudes.ie/about-food-dudes/

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

Healthy communities initiative

The Healthy Communities Initiative brings together private, statutory and community stakeholders to develop a local Healthy Community Plan. The approach is based on positive examples of local initiatives from the World Health Organisation’s Healthy Cities Network and good practice identified in Dublin and further afield.

Categories:	Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Target age group:	Adults and children
Organisation:	Northside Partnership
Find out more:	www.northsidepartnership.ie

Its not your fault

itsnotyourfault.ie is a new information portal setup by a collaboration between the University College Dublin Diabetes Complications Research Centre, The St Vincent’s Healthcare Group Obesity Complications Clinic and Medfit group to promote healthier attitudes towards obesity and provide factual information backed up by peer reviewed international research

Categories:

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

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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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Policies

National Obesity Strategy

Nutritional or Health Strategy

Marketing

Physical Activity

Tax/Subsidies on Food or Beverages

Community Interventions

Transnational Obesity Strategies

Labelling

NCD Strategy

Health Effectiveness Reviews

Management or treatment guidelines

Training

School Food Regulations

Breastfeeding

Obesity prevalence

Adults, 2019

Adults, 2018-2019

Adults, 2014

Adults, 2008-2010

Adults, 2007

Adults, 2005-2006

Adults, 2000-2003

Adults, 1997-1999

Adults, 1990

Children, 2017-2018

Children, 2015

Children, 2015

Children, 2012

Children, 2010-2011

Children, 2010

Children, 2008

Children, 2007-2013

Children, 2003-2004

Children, 2002

% Adults living with obesity, 1990-2019

Men

Women

% Adults living with overweight or obesity, 1990-2019

Men

Women

% Children living with obesity, 2008-2015

% Children living with obesity, 2008-2015

% Adults living with obesity, 2000-2019