• Overview
  • Obesity prevalence
  • Population breakdowns
  • Contextual factors
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Obesity prevalence

0-5 years, 2019-2020

Survey type:Measured
Age:0-5
Sample size:1229
Area covered:National
References:Kosovo Agency of Statistics and UNICEF. 2020. 2019–2020 Kosovo Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey and 2019– 2020 Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian Communities Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, Survey Findings Report. Prishtina, Kosovo: Kosovo Agency of Statistics and UNICEF. Available at https://mics-surveys-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/MICS6/Europe%20and%20Central%20Asia/Kosovo%20under%20UNSC%20res.%201244/2019-2020/Survey%20findings/Kosovo%20%28UNSCR%201244%29%20%28National%20and%20Roma%2C%20Ashkali%20and%20Egyptian%20Communities%29%202019-20%20MICS-SFR_English.pdf (last accessed on 11.05.21)
Notes:Infants
Definitions:Weight for Height + 2SD-3SD +> 3SD
Cutoffs:Other

Overweight/obesity by education

0-5 years, 2019-2020

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:1229
Area covered:National
References:Kosovo Agency of Statistics and UNICEF. 2020. 2019–2020 Kosovo Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey and 2019– 2020 Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian Communities Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, Survey Findings Report. Prishtina, Kosovo: Kosovo Agency of Statistics and UNICEF. Available at https://mics-surveys-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/MICS6/Europe%20and%20Central%20Asia/Kosovo%20under%20UNSC%20res.%201244/2019-2020/Survey%20findings/Kosovo%20%28UNSCR%201244%29%20%28National%20and%20Roma%2C%20Ashkali%20and%20Egyptian%20Communities%29%202019-20%20MICS-SFR_English.pdf (last accessed on 11.05.21)
Notes:Infants Pre-Primary and Lower Secondary were excluded as sample sizes too small
Definitions:Weight for Height + 2SD-3SD +> 3SD
Cutoffs:Other

Overweight/obesity by region

0-5 years, 2019-2020

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:1229
Area covered:National
References:Kosovo Agency of Statistics and UNICEF. 2020. 2019–2020 Kosovo Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey and 2019– 2020 Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian Communities Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, Survey Findings Report. Prishtina, Kosovo: Kosovo Agency of Statistics and UNICEF. Available at https://mics-surveys-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/MICS6/Europe%20and%20Central%20Asia/Kosovo%20under%20UNSC%20res.%201244/2019-2020/Survey%20findings/Kosovo%20%28UNSCR%201244%29%20%28National%20and%20Roma%2C%20Ashkali%20and%20Egyptian%20Communities%29%202019-20%20MICS-SFR_English.pdf (last accessed on 11.05.21)
Notes:Infants
Definitions:Weight for Height + 2SD-3SD +> 3SD

Overweight/obesity by socio-economic group

0-5 years, 2019-2020

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:1229
Area covered:National
References:Kosovo Agency of Statistics and UNICEF. 2020. 2019–2020 Kosovo Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey and 2019– 2020 Roma, Ashkali and Egyptian Communities Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey, Survey Findings Report. Prishtina, Kosovo: Kosovo Agency of Statistics and UNICEF. Available at https://mics-surveys-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/MICS6/Europe%20and%20Central%20Asia/Kosovo%20under%20UNSC%20res.%201244/2019-2020/Survey%20findings/Kosovo%20%28UNSCR%201244%29%20%28National%20and%20Roma%2C%20Ashkali%20and%20Egyptian%20Communities%29%202019-20%20MICS-SFR_English.pdf (last accessed on 11.05.21)
Notes:Infants only
Definitions:Weight for Height + 2SD-3SD +> 3SD
Cutoffs:Other

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?Absent
Front-of-package labelling?Absent
Back-of-pack nutrition declaration?Absent
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)?Absent
Mandatory limit of trans fats in place (all settings)? Absent
Ban on trans-fats or phos in place (all settings)? Absent
Are there any mandatory policies/marketing restrictions on the promotion of unhealthy food/drinks to children?Absent
Mandatory restriction on broadcast media?Absent
Mandatory restriction on non-broadcast media?Absent
Voluntary policies/marketing restrictions on the promotion of unhealthy food/drinks to children?Absent
Are there mandatory standards for food in schools?Absent
Are there any mandatory nutrient limits in any manufactured food products?Absent
Nutrition standards for public sector procurement?Absent

Political will and support

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

Monitoring and surveillance

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

Governance and resource

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

Key

Present
Present (voluntary)
Incoming
Absent
Unknown

Last updated November 27, 2022

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