• Overview
  • Obesity prevalence
  • Trends over time
  • Population breakdowns
  • Drivers
  • Comorbidities
  • Economic impact
  • Policies
  • Contextual factors
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National obesity risk *8/10This is a composite ‘obesity risk’ score (out of 10, the highest risk) based on obesity prevalence, rate of increase, likelihood of meeting the 2025 target, treatment indicator and childhood stunting levels.Childhood obesity risk *7/11This is a ‘risk score’ for each country’s likelihood of having or acquiring a major childhood obesity problem during the 2020s, taking account of current prevalence levels and risk for future obesity (based on stunting among infants, maternal obesity, maternal smoking, and breastfeeding rates).
* Based on estimated data. For more information see Publications

Obesity prevalence

Trends over time

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Population breakdowns

By education

By age

By region

By socio-economic group

Double Burden

Drivers

Insufficient activity

Fruit consumption

Processed meat consumption

Grains consumption

Depression

Anxiety

Roots of obesity »

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

Breastfeeding

Unaffordable diet

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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

Ovarian Cancer

Leukemia

Liver & bile duct cancer

Mulitple Myeloma

Non Hodgkin Lymphoma

Thyroid Cancer

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Economic impact

Economic impact

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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

Regulations (voluntary/pledges)

Management or treatment guidelines

Training

Non-national strategies

School Food Regulations

Breastfeeding

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Contextual factors

Contextual factors

Obesity prevalence

Adults, 2022

Survey type:Measured
Age:20+
Sample size:8563
Area covered:National
References:Campos-Nonato I, Galván-Valencia O,Hernández-Barrera L, Oviedo-Solís C, Barquera S.Prevalence of obesity and associated risk factors in Mexican adults: results of the Ensanut 2022.Salud Publica Mex. 2023;65(supl 1): S238-S247.https://doi.org/10.21149/14809. Available at https://saludpublica.mx/index.php/spm/article/view/14809/12424 (last accessed 11.12.23)
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, 2021

Survey type:Measured
Age:20+
Sample size:8937
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Romero-Martínez M, Barrientos-Gutiérrez T, Cuevas-Nasu L, Bautista-Arredondo S, Colchero MA, Gaona-Pineda EB, Lazcano-Ponce E,Martínez-Barnetche J, Alpuche-Arana C, Rivera-Dommarco J. Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2021 sobre Covid-19. Resultados nacionales. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2022. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanutcontinua2021/informes.php (Accessed 03.01.2023)
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, 2020

Survey type:Measured
Age:20+
Sample size:2361
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Romero-Martínez M, Barrientos-Gutiérrez T, Cuevas-Nasu L, Bautista-Arredondo S, Colchero MA, GaonaPineda EB, Lazcano-Ponce E, Martínez-Barnetche J, Alpuche-Arana C, Rivera-Dommarco J. Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2020 sobre Covid-19. Resultados nacionales. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2021. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanutcontinua2020/doctos/informes/ensanutCovid19ResultadosNacionales.pdf (Accessed 11.01.2022)
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:20+
Sample size:16257
Area covered:National
References:Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2018. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanut2018/informes.php (Accessed 15.12.20)
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, 2016

Survey type:Measured
Age:20+
Sample size:8412
Area covered:National
References:Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición de Medio Camino 2016
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, 2012

Survey type:Measured
Age:20+
Sample size:38620
Area covered:National
References:ENSANUT 2012 http://ensanut.insp.mx/informes/ENSANUT2012ResultadosNacionales.pdf accessed 25th June 2014
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².
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Adults, 2006

Survey type:Measured
Age:20+
Sample size:33624
Area covered:National
References:Olaiz-Fernández G, Rivera-Dommarco J, Shamah-Levy T, Rojas R, Villalpando-Hernández S, Hernández-Avila M, Sepúlveda-Amor J. Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2006. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2006. (National Health and Nutrition Survey 2006).
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

Survey type:Measured
Age:20-69
Sample size:41188
References:Personal Communication from Dr C Sanchez Castillio, Body Mass Index cutoff points for Type 2 Diabetes Melliuts and Hypertension in the Mexican National Health Survey 2000.
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, 1992-1993

Survey type:Measured
Age:20+
Sample size:14392
References:Arroyo et al. Prevalence of Pre-Obesity and Obesity in Urban Adult Mexicans in Comparison with other Large Surveys. Obesity Research. 2000;8:179-185
Notes:Urban
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, 1988

Survey type:Measured
Age:18-49
Sample size:12138
References:Rivera JA, BarqueraS, Campirano F, Campos I, Safdie M, Tovar V. Epidemiological and nutritional transition in Mexico:rapid increase of non-communicable chronic diseases and obesity. Public Health Nutrition 2002. 5(1A), 113-122
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, 2021

Survey type:Measured
Age:5-11
Sample size:2569
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Romero-Martínez M, Barrientos-Gutiérrez T, Cuevas-Nasu L, Bautista-Arredondo S, Colchero MA, Gaona-Pineda EB, Lazcano-Ponce E,Martínez-Barnetche J, Alpuche-Arana C, Rivera-Dommarco J. Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2021 sobre Covid-19. Resultados nacionales. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2022. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanutcontinua2021/informes.php (Accessed 03.01.2023)
Cutoffs:WHO
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Children, 2021

Survey type:Measured
Age:12-19
Sample size:2230
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Romero-Martínez M, Barrientos-Gutiérrez T, Cuevas-Nasu L, Bautista-Arredondo S, Colchero MA, Gaona-Pineda EB, Lazcano-Ponce E,Martínez-Barnetche J, Alpuche-Arana C, Rivera-Dommarco J. Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2021 sobre Covid-19. Resultados nacionales. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2022. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanutcontinua2021/informes.php (Accessed 03.01.2023)
Cutoffs:WHO 2007
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Children, 2020

Survey type:Measured
Age:5-11
Sample size:1944
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Romero-Martínez M, Barrientos-Gutiérrez T, Cuevas-Nasu L, Bautista-Arredondo S, Colchero MA, GaonaPineda EB, Lazcano-Ponce E, Martínez-Barnetche J, Alpuche-Arana C, Rivera-Dommarco J. Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2020 sobre Covid-19. Resultados nacionales. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2021. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanutcontinua2020/doctos/informes/ensanutCovid19ResultadosNacionales.pdf (Accessed 11.01.2022)
Cutoffs:WHO
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Children, 2020

Survey type:Measured
Age:12-19
Sample size:1166
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Romero-Martínez M, Barrientos-Gutiérrez T, Cuevas-Nasu L, Bautista-Arredondo S, Colchero MA, GaonaPineda EB, Lazcano-Ponce E, Martínez-Barnetche J, Alpuche-Arana C, Rivera-Dommarco J. Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2020 sobre Covid-19. Resultados nacionales. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2021. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanutcontinua2020/doctos/informes/ensanutCovid19ResultadosNacionales.pdf (Accessed 11.01.2022)
Cutoffs:WHO 2007
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Children, 2020-2022

Survey type:Measured
Age:5-11
Sample size:6950
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Gaona-Pineda EB, Cuevas-Nasu L, Morales-Ruan C, Valenzuela-Bravo DG, Méndez-Gómez Humaran I, Ávila-Arcos MA. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in the school-age and adolescent population in Mexico. Ensanut Continua 2020-2022. Salud Publica Mex [Internet]. June 14, 2023;65:s218-s224. Available from: https://saludpublica.mx/index.php/spm/article/view/14762 (Accessed 15.05.2025)
Cutoffs:WHO 2007
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Children, 2020-2022

Survey type:Measured
Age:12-19
Sample size:5421
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Gaona-Pineda EB, Cuevas-Nasu L, Morales-Ruan C, Valenzuela-Bravo DG, Méndez-Gómez Humaran I, Ávila-Arcos MA. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in the school-age and adolescent population in Mexico. Ensanut Continua 2020-2022. Salud Publica Mex [Internet]. June 14, 2023;65:s218-s224. Available from: https://saludpublica.mx/index.php/spm/article/view/14762 (Accessed 15.05.2025)
Cutoffs:WHO 2007
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Children, 2018-2019

Survey type:Measured
Age:12-19
Sample size:5671
Area covered:National
References:Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2018. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanut2018/informes.php (Accessed 15.12.20)
Cutoffs:WHO
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Children, 2016

Survey type:Measured
Age:12-19
Sample size:2581
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Cuevas-Nasu L, Gaona-Pineda EB,Gómez-Acosta LM, Morales-Ruán MC,Hernández-Ávila M, Rivera-Dommarco JA. Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents,2016 Halfway National Health and Nutrition Survey update. Salud Publica Mex 2018;60:244-253.
Notes:WHO Growth Ref Standard NB. Combined child data estimated. These estimates were calculated by weighting male and female survey results. Weighting based on World Bank Population % total female 2019 (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL.FE.ZS - accessed 21.10.20)'
Cutoffs:WHO
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Children, 2012

Survey type:Measured
Age:5-11
Sample size:16351
Area covered:National
References:ENSANUT 2012 http://ensanut.insp.mx/informes/ENSANUT2012ResultadosNacionales.pdf accessed 25th June 2014
Notes:WHO Cut off NOT: International IOTF Cut off
Cutoffs:WHO
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Children, 2012

Survey type:Measured
Age:12-19
Sample size:13992
Area covered:National
References:ENSANUT 2012, https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanut2012/doctos/informes/ENSANUT2012ResultadosNacionales.pdf (Accessed 15.12.20)
Cutoffs:WHO
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Children, 2006

Survey type:Measured
Age:5-17
Sample size:17158
Area covered:National
References:Encuesta nacional de salud y nutricion 2006
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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Children, 2000

Survey type:Measured
Age:10-17
References:del Rio-Navarro B, Velazquez-Monroy O, Sanchez-Castillo CP et al. The High Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Mexican Children. Obesity Research 2004;12:215-223
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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Children, 1995

Survey type:Measured
Age:5-17
Sample size:2853
References:Personal Communication - Sanchez Castillo C, National Institute of Nutrition, Mexico. Data from Encuesta Urbana de Alimentación y Nutrición en la Zona Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México, 1995.
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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0-5 years, 2021

Age:0-5
Sample size:9771967
References:Other: Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición Continua, Mexico 2021
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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0-5 years, 2020

Age:0-5
Sample size:9891242
References:Other: Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición Continua COVID-19, Mexico 2020
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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0-5 years, 2018-2019

Age:0-5
Sample size:9483218
References:Other: Encuesta nacional de salud y nutrición 2018. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2019
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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0-5 years, 2016

Age:0-5
Sample size:10892308
References:Other: Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición de Medio Camino ENSANUT MC 2016. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2016
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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0-5 years, 2015

Age:0-5
Sample size:7779
References:MICS: Encuesta Nacional de Niños, Niñas y Mujeres en México 2015 - Encuesta de Indicadores Múltiples por Conglomerados 2015, Resultados Principales, 2016
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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0-5 years, 2011-2012

Age:0-5
Sample size:10785103
References:Other: Encuesta nacional de salud y nutrición 2012. Resultados nacionales. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2012
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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0-5 years, 2005-2006

Age:0-5
Sample size:9400075
References:Other: Encuesta nacional de salud y nutrición 2006. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2006
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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0-5 years, 2002

Age:0-5
Sample size:35080848
References:Other: Mexico Family Life Survey (MFLS) 2002
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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0-5 years, 1998-1999

Age:0-5
Sample size:10125945
References:NNS: Encuesta nacional de nutricion 1999. Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica. Cuernavaca, Mexico, 2000
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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0-5 years, 1989

Age:0-5
Sample size:14932
References:Other: Encuesta nacional de alimentacion en el medio rural, 1989 (ENAL). Instituto de la Nutricion 'Salvador Zubiran'. Comision Nacional de Alimentacion. Division de Nutricion, INNSZ. Tlalpan, Mexico, D.F, 1990
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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0-5 years, 1988

Age:0-5
Sample size:8268127
References:NNS: Encuesta nacional de nutricion 1988. Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica. Cuernavaca, Mexico, 1990
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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Overweight/obesity by education

Adults, 2022

Survey type:Measured
Age:20+
Sample size:8563
Area covered:National
References:Campos-Nonato I, Galván-Valencia O,Hernández-Barrera L, Oviedo-Solís C, Barquera S.Prevalence of obesity and associated risk factors in Mexican adults: results of the Ensanut 2022.Salud Publica Mex. 2023;65(supl 1): S238-S247.https://doi.org/10.21149/14809. Available at https://saludpublica.mx/index.php/spm/article/view/14809/12424 (last accessed 11.12.23)
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, 2012

Survey type:Measured
Age:20-49
Sample size:4943
Area covered:National
References:Perez Ferrer C, McMunn A, Rivera Dommarco JA, Brunner EJ. Educational Inequalities in Obesity among Mexican Women: Time-Trends from 1988 to 2012. Miranda JJ, ed. PLoS
Notes:Obesity Prevalence based on Education level in Rural areas
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, 2012

Survey type:Measured
Age:20-49
Sample size:9588
Area covered:National
References:Perez Ferrer C, McMunn A, Rivera Dommarco JA, Brunner EJ. Educational Inequalities in Obesity among Mexican Women: Time-Trends from 1988 to 2012. Miranda JJ, ed. PLoS
Notes:Obesity Prevalence based on Education level in Urban areas.
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
Age:50+
Sample size:2032
Area covered:National
References:Rivas-Marino, G., Negin, J., Salinas-Rodríguez, A., Manrique-Espinoza, B., Sterner, K. N., Snodgrass, J. and Kowal, P. (2015), Prevalence of overweight and obesity in older Mexican adults and its association with physical activity and related factors: An analysis of the study on global ageing and adult health. Am. J. Hum. Biol., 27: 326–333. doi: 10.1002/ajhb.22642
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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0-5 years, 2020

Sample size:9891242
References:Other: Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición Continua COVID-19, Mexico 2020
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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0-5 years, 2015

Sample size:7779
References:MICS: Encuesta Nacional de Niños, Niñas y Mujeres en México 2015 - Encuesta de Indicadores Múltiples por Conglomerados 2015, Resultados Principales, 2016
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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0-5 years, 2005-2006

Sample size:23488064
References:Other: Encuesta Nacional sobre Niveles de Vida de los Hogares (ENNViH), MxFLS-2, 2005-2006
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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0-5 years, 2002

Sample size:35080848
References:Other: Mexico Family Life Survey (MFLS) 2002
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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Overweight/obesity by age

Adults, 2022

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:8563
Area covered:National
References:Campos-Nonato I, Galván-Valencia O,Hernández-Barrera L, Oviedo-Solís C, Barquera S.Prevalence of obesity and associated risk factors in Mexican adults: results of the Ensanut 2022.Salud Publica Mex. 2023;65(supl 1): S238-S247.https://doi.org/10.21149/14809. Available at https://saludpublica.mx/index.php/spm/article/view/14809/12424 (last accessed 11.12.23)
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:16257
Area covered:National
References:Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2018. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanut2018/informes.php (Accessed 15.12.20)
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, 2021

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:4889
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Romero-Martínez M, Barrientos-Gutiérrez T, Cuevas-Nasu L, Bautista-Arredondo S, Colchero MA, Gaona-Pineda EB, Lazcano-Ponce E,Martínez-Barnetche J, Alpuche-Arana C, Rivera-Dommarco J. Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2021 sobre Covid-19. Resultados nacionales. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2022. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanutcontinua2021/informes.php (Accessed 03.01.2023)
Cutoffs:WHO
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Children, 2020-2022

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:12371
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Gaona-Pineda EB, Cuevas-Nasu L, Morales-Ruan C, Valenzuela-Bravo DG, Méndez-Gómez Humaran I, Ávila-Arcos MA. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in the school-age and adolescent population in Mexico. Ensanut Continua 2020-2022. Salud Publica Mex [Internet]. June 14, 2023;65:s218-s224. Available from: https://saludpublica.mx/index.php/spm/article/view/14762 (Accessed 15.05.25)
Cutoffs:WHO
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Children, 2018-2019

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:11937
Area covered:National
References:Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2018. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanut2018/informes.php (Accessed 15.12.20)
Cutoffs:WHO
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Children, 2016

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:5765
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Cuevas-Nasu L, Gaona-Pineda EB,Gómez-Acosta LM, Morales-Ruán MC,Hernández-Ávila M, Rivera-Dommarco JA. Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents,2016 Halfway National Health and Nutrition Survey update. Salud Publica Mex 2018;60:244-253.
Cutoffs:WHO
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Children, 2012

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:Large National Survey
Area covered:National
References:La Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2012 (ENSANUT2012) http://ensanut.insp.mx/ (last accessed 4 April 2016)
Notes:WHO Cut-Off
Cutoffs:WHO
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Overweight/obesity by region

Adults, 2022

Survey type:Measured
Age:20+
Sample size:8563
Area covered:National
References:Campos-Nonato I, Galván-Valencia O,Hernández-Barrera L, Oviedo-Solís C, Barquera S.Prevalence of obesity and associated risk factors in Mexican adults: results of the Ensanut 2022.Salud Publica Mex. 2023;65(supl 1): S238-S247.https://doi.org/10.21149/14809. Available at https://saludpublica.mx/index.php/spm/article/view/14809/12424 (last accessed 11.12.23)
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:20+
Sample size:16257
Area covered:National
References:Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2018. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanut2018/informes.php (Accessed 15.12.20)
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, 2012

Survey type:Measured
Age:20-49
Sample size:14531
Area covered:National
References:Perez Ferrer C, McMunn A, Rivera Dommarco JA, Brunner EJ. Educational Inequalities in Obesity among Mexican Women: Time-Trends from 1988 to 2012. Miranda JJ, ed. PLoS
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, 2012

Survey type:Measured
Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutricion, Resultados Nacionales 2012
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
Age:50+
Sample size:2032
Area covered:National
References:Rivas-Marino, G., Negin, J., Salinas-Rodríguez, A., Manrique-Espinoza, B., Sterner, K. N., Snodgrass, J. and Kowal, P. (2015), Prevalence of overweight and obesity in older Mexican adults and its association with physical activity and related factors: An analysis of the study on global ageing and adult health. Am. J. Hum. Biol., 27: 326–333. doi: 10.1002/ajhb.22642
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, 2021

Survey type:Measured
Age:5-11
Sample size:2569
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Romero-Martínez M, Barrientos-Gutiérrez T, Cuevas-Nasu L, Bautista-Arredondo S, Colchero MA, Gaona-Pineda EB, Lazcano-Ponce E,Martínez-Barnetche J, Alpuche-Arana C, Rivera-Dommarco J. Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2021 sobre Covid-19. Resultados nacionales. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2022. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanutcontinua2021/informes.php (Accessed 03.01.2023)
Cutoffs:WHO
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Boys, 2021

Survey type:Measured
Age:5-11
Sample size:2569
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Romero-Martínez M, Barrientos-Gutiérrez T, Cuevas-Nasu L, Bautista-Arredondo S, Colchero MA, Gaona-Pineda EB, Lazcano-Ponce E,Martínez-Barnetche J, Alpuche-Arana C, Rivera-Dommarco J. Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2021 sobre Covid-19. Resultados nacionales. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2022. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanutcontinua2021/informes.php (Accessed 03.01.2023)
Cutoffs:WHO
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Girls, 2021

Survey type:Measured
Age:5-11
Sample size:2569
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Romero-Martínez M, Barrientos-Gutiérrez T, Cuevas-Nasu L, Bautista-Arredondo S, Colchero MA, Gaona-Pineda EB, Lazcano-Ponce E,Martínez-Barnetche J, Alpuche-Arana C, Rivera-Dommarco J. Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2021 sobre Covid-19. Resultados nacionales. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2022. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanutcontinua2021/informes.php (Accessed 03.01.2023)
Cutoffs:WHO
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Children, 2021

Survey type:Measured
Age:12-19
Sample size:2230
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Romero-Martínez M, Barrientos-Gutiérrez T, Cuevas-Nasu L, Bautista-Arredondo S, Colchero MA, Gaona-Pineda EB, Lazcano-Ponce E,Martínez-Barnetche J, Alpuche-Arana C, Rivera-Dommarco J. Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2021 sobre Covid-19. Resultados nacionales. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2022. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanutcontinua2021/informes.php (Accessed 03.01.2023)
Cutoffs:WHOShamah-Levy T, Romero-Martínez M, Barrientos-Gutiérrez T, Cuevas-Nasu L, Bautista-Arredondo S, Colchero MA, Gaona-Pineda EB, Lazcano-Ponce E,Martínez-Barnetche J, Alpuche-Arana C, Rivera-Dommarco J. Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2021 sobre Covid-19. Resultados nacionales. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2022. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanutcontinua2021/informes.php (Accessed 03.01.2023)
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Boys, 2021

Survey type:Measured
Age:12-19
Sample size:2230
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Romero-Martínez M, Barrientos-Gutiérrez T, Cuevas-Nasu L, Bautista-Arredondo S, Colchero MA, Gaona-Pineda EB, Lazcano-Ponce E,Martínez-Barnetche J, Alpuche-Arana C, Rivera-Dommarco J. Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2021 sobre Covid-19. Resultados nacionales. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2022. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanutcontinua2021/informes.php (Accessed 03.01.2023)
Cutoffs:WHOShamah-Levy T, Romero-Martínez M, Barrientos-Gutiérrez T, Cuevas-Nasu L, Bautista-Arredondo S, Colchero MA, Gaona-Pineda EB, Lazcano-Ponce E,Martínez-Barnetche J, Alpuche-Arana C, Rivera-Dommarco J. Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2021 sobre Covid-19. Resultados nacionales. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2022. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanutcontinua2021/informes.php (Accessed 03.01.2023)
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Girls, 2021

Survey type:Measured
Age:12-19
Sample size:2230
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Romero-Martínez M, Barrientos-Gutiérrez T, Cuevas-Nasu L, Bautista-Arredondo S, Colchero MA, Gaona-Pineda EB, Lazcano-Ponce E,Martínez-Barnetche J, Alpuche-Arana C, Rivera-Dommarco J. Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2021 sobre Covid-19. Resultados nacionales. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2022. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanutcontinua2021/informes.php (Accessed 03.01.2023)
Cutoffs:WHOShamah-Levy T, Romero-Martínez M, Barrientos-Gutiérrez T, Cuevas-Nasu L, Bautista-Arredondo S, Colchero MA, Gaona-Pineda EB, Lazcano-Ponce E,Martínez-Barnetche J, Alpuche-Arana C, Rivera-Dommarco J. Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2021 sobre Covid-19. Resultados nacionales. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2022. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanutcontinua2021/informes.php (Accessed 03.01.2023)
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Children, 2020-2022

Survey type:Measured
Age:5-11
Sample size:6950
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Gaona-Pineda EB, Cuevas-Nasu L, Morales-Ruan C, Valenzuela-Bravo DG, Méndez-Gómez Humaran I, Ávila-Arcos MA. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in the school-age and adolescent population in Mexico. Ensanut Continua 2020-2022. Salud Publica Mex [Internet]. June 14, 2023;65:s218-s224. Available from: https://saludpublica.mx/index.php/spm/article/view/14762 (Accessed 15.05.2025)
Cutoffs:WHO 2007
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Children, 2020-2022

Survey type:Measured
Age:12-19
Sample size:5421
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Gaona-Pineda EB, Cuevas-Nasu L, Morales-Ruan C, Valenzuela-Bravo DG, Méndez-Gómez Humaran I, Ávila-Arcos MA. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in the school-age and adolescent population in Mexico. Ensanut Continua 2020-2022. Salud Publica Mex [Internet]. June 14, 2023;65:s218-s224. Available from: https://saludpublica.mx/index.php/spm/article/view/14762 (Accessed 15.05.2025)
Cutoffs:WHO 2007
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Children, 2018-2019

Survey type:Measured
Age:12-19
Sample size:5671
Area covered:National
References:Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2018. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanut2018/informes.php (Accessed 15.12.20)
Cutoffs:WHO
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Boys, 2018-2019

Survey type:Measured
Age:12-19
Sample size:5671
Area covered:National
References:Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2018. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanut2018/informes.php (Accessed 15.12.20)
Cutoffs:WHO
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Girls, 2018-2019

Survey type:Measured
Age:12-19
Sample size:5671
Area covered:National
References:Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición 2018. https://ensanut.insp.mx/encuestas/ensanut2018/informes.php (Accessed 15.12.20)
Cutoffs:WHO
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Children, 2006

Survey type:Measured
Age:5-11
Sample size:Children aged 5-11yr: n=15111
Area covered:National: Mexican National Health and Nutrition Survey 2006 (ENSANUT 2006)
References:Bonvecchio A, Safdie M, Monterrubio EA, Gust T, Villalpando S, Rivera JA. Overweight and obesity trends in Mexican children 2 to 18 years of age from 1988 to 2006. Salud Publica Mex 2009;51 suppl 4:S586-S594.
Notes:Overweight and obesity were classified according to IOTF criteria, based on BMI measurements, with cutoff points for BMI based on an international reference population drafted from seven countries, specific for age and sex. Said cutoff points are a projection of the criteria proposed by WHO for diagnosing overweight (BMI of 25-29.9) and obesity (BMI of 30 or more) in adults.
Cutoffs:IOTF
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Children, 2006

Survey type:Measured
Age:5-11
Sample size:Children aged 5-11yr: n=15111
Area covered:National: Mexican National Health and Nutrition Survey 2006 (ENSANUT 2006)
References:Bonvecchio A, Safdie M, Monterrubio EA, Gust T, Villalpando S, Rivera JA. Overweight and obesity trends in Mexican children 2 to 18 years of age from 1988 to 2006. Salud Publica Mex 2009;51 suppl 4:S586-S594.
Notes:Overweight and obesity were classified according to IOTF criteria, based on BMI measurements, with cutoff points for BMI based on an international reference population drafted from seven countries, specific for age and sex. Said cutoff points are a projection of the criteria proposed by WHO for diagnosing overweight (BMI of 25-29.9) and obesity (BMI of 30 or more) in adults.
Cutoffs:IOTF
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Boys, 2000

Survey type:Measured
Age:10-17
Sample size:7862 Girls, 8947 Boys
Area covered:National
References:del Rio-Navarro BE, Velaquez-Monroy O, Sanchez-Castillo CP et al. The High Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Mexican Children. Obesity Research 2004;12:215-223
Cutoffs:IOTF
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Girls, 2000

Survey type:Measured
Age:10-17
Sample size:7862 Girls, 8947 Boys
Area covered:National
References:del Rio-Navarro BE, Velaquez-Monroy O, Sanchez-Castillo CP et al. The High Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in Mexican Children. Obesity Research 2004;12:215-223
Cutoffs:IOTF
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0-5 years, 2021

Sample size:9771967
References:Other: Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición Continua, Mexico 2021
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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0-5 years, 2020

Sample size:9891242
References:Other: Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición Continua COVID-19, Mexico 2020
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definitions:=>+2SD
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0-5 years, 2018-2019

Sample size:9483218
References:Other: Encuesta nacional de salud y nutrición 2018. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2019
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definitions:=>+2SD
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0-5 years, 2016

Sample size:10892308
References:Other: Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición de Medio Camino ENSANUT MC 2016. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2016
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definitions:=>+2SD
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0-5 years, 2015

Sample size:7779
References:MICS: Encuesta Nacional de Niños, Niñas y Mujeres en México 2015 - Encuesta de Indicadores Múltiples por Conglomerados 2015, Resultados Principales, 2016
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definitions:=>+2SD
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0-5 years, 2005-2006

Sample size:9400075
References:Other: Encuesta nacional de salud y nutrición 2006. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2006
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definitions:=>+2SD
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0-5 years, 2002

Sample size:35080848
References:Other: Mexico Family Life Survey (MFLS) 2002
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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0-5 years, 1988

Sample size:8268127
References:NNS: Encuesta nacional de nutricion 1988. Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica. Cuernavaca, Mexico, 1990
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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Overweight/obesity by socio-economic group

Adults, 2022

Survey type:Measured
Age:20+
Sample size:8563
Area covered:National
References:Campos-Nonato I, Galván-Valencia O,Hernández-Barrera L, Oviedo-Solís C, Barquera S.Prevalence of obesity and associated risk factors in Mexican adults: results of the Ensanut 2022.Salud Publica Mex. 2023;65(supl 1): S238-S247.https://doi.org/10.21149/14809. Available at https://saludpublica.mx/index.php/spm/article/view/14809/12424 (last accessed 11.12.23)
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
Age:50+
Sample size:2032
Area covered:National
References:Rivas-Marino, G., Negin, J., Salinas-Rodríguez, A., Manrique-Espinoza, B., Sterner, K. N., Snodgrass, J. and Kowal, P. (2015), Prevalence of overweight and obesity in older Mexican adults and its association with physical activity and related factors: An analysis of the study on global ageing and adult health. Am. J. Hum. Biol., 27: 326–333. doi: 10.1002/ajhb.22642
Notes:Prevalence of obesity in older Mexican adults (50+)
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, 2020-2022

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:12371
Area covered:National
References:Shamah-Levy T, Gaona-Pineda EB, Cuevas-Nasu L, Morales-Ruan C, Valenzuela-Bravo DG, Méndez-Gómez Humaran I, Ávila-Arcos MA. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in the school-age and adolescent population in Mexico. Ensanut Continua 2020-2022. Salud Publica Mex [Internet]. June 14, 2023;65:s218-s224. Available from: https://saludpublica.mx/index.php/spm/article/view/14762 (Accessed 15.05.25)
Notes:Age 5-11: 6,950, Age 12-19: 5,421
Definitions:Socioeconomic status refers to welfare condition which is based on housing characteristics and goods and services available in the home, as in previous Ensanut surveys. Low = tertile 1, middle = tertile 2, high = tertile 3.
Cutoffs:WHO 2007
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Children, 2006

Survey type:Measured
Age:5-11
Sample size:Children aged 5-11yr: n=15111
Area covered:National: Mexican National Health and Nutrition Survey 2006 (ENSANUT 2006)
References:Bonvecchio A, Safdie M, Monterrubio EA, Gust T, Villalpando S, Rivera JA. Overweight and obesity trends in Mexican children 2 to 18 years of age from 1988 to 2006. Salud Publica Mex 2009;51 suppl 4:S586-S594.
Notes:Prevalence of overweight and obesity by Socioeconomic Level. Overweight and obesity were classified according to IOTF criteria, based on BMI measurements, with cutoff points for BMI based on an international reference population drafted from seven countries, specific for age and sex. Said cutoff points are a projection of the criteria proposed by WHO for diagnosing overweight (BMI of 25-29.9) and obesity (BMI of 30 or more) in adults.
Cutoffs:IOTF
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0-5 years, 2020

Sample size:9891242
References:Other: Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición Continua COVID-19, Mexico 2020
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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0-5 years, 2016

Sample size:10892308
References:Other: Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición de Medio Camino ENSANUT MC 2016. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2016
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definitions:=>+2SD
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0-5 years, 2015

Sample size:7779
References:MICS: Encuesta Nacional de Niños, Niñas y Mujeres en México 2015 - Encuesta de Indicadores Múltiples por Conglomerados 2015, Resultados Principales, 2016
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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0-5 years, 2011-2012

Sample size:10785103
References:Other: Encuesta nacional de salud y nutrición 2012. Resultados nacionales. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2012
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definitions:=>+2SD
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0-5 years, 2005-2006

Sample size:9400075
References:Other: Encuesta nacional de salud y nutrición 2006. Cuernavaca, México: Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública, 2006
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
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0-5 years, 1998-1999

Sample size:10125945
References:NNS: Encuesta nacional de nutricion 1999. Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica. Cuernavaca, Mexico, 2000
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definitions:=>+2SD
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0-5 years, 1988

Sample size:8268127
References:NNS: Encuesta nacional de nutricion 1988. Instituto Nacional de Salud Publica. Cuernavaca, Mexico, 1990
Notes:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Definitions:=>+2SD
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Double burden of underweight & overweight

Adults, 2022

Survey type:Measured
Age:20+
References:NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC). Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults. Lancet 2024; published online Feb 29. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(23)02750-2.
Notes:Age Standardised estimates
Definitions:Combined prevalence of BMI<18.5 kg/m² and BMI>=30 kg/m² (double burden of underweight and obesity)
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Children, 2022

Survey type:Measured
Age:5-19
References:NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC). Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults. Lancet 2024; published online Feb 29. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(23)02750-2.
Notes:Age standardised estimates
Definitions:Combined prevalence of BMI < -2SD and BMI > 2SD (double burden of thinness and obesity)
Cutoffs:BMI < -2SD and BMI > 2SD
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0-5 years, 2021-2021

Survey type:Measured
Age:0-5
References:UNICEF data available at https://data.unicef.org/topic/nutrition/malnutrition/(last accessed 12.03.25)
Notes:Children under 5 falling below -2 standard deviations from the median height for age and falling at or above +2 standard deviations from the median weight-for-height of the reference population
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Insufficient physical activity

Adults, 2022

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:18+
Area covered:National
References:WHO (2024). Prevalence of insufficient physical activity among adults aged 18-years age-standardized estimate in 2022. Available at https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/prevalence-of-insufficient-physical-activity-among-adults-aged-18-years-(age-standardized-estimate)-(-)
Definitions:Percent of population attaining less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, or less than 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or equivalent.
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Men, 2022

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:18+
Area covered:National
References:WHO (2024). Prevalence of insufficient physical activity among adults aged 18-years age-standardized estimate in 2022. Available at https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/prevalence-of-insufficient-physical-activity-among-adults-aged-18-years-(age-standardized-estimate)-(-)
Definitions:Percent of population attaining less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, or less than 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or equivalent.
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Women, 2022

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:18+
Area covered:National
References:WHO (2024). Prevalence of insufficient physical activity among adults aged 18-years age-standardized estimate in 2022. Available at https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/prevalence-of-insufficient-physical-activity-among-adults-aged-18-years-(age-standardized-estimate)-(-)
Definitions:Percent of population attaining less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, or less than 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or equivalent.
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Adults, 2016

References:Guthold R, Stevens GA, Riley LM, Bull FC. Worldwide trends in insufficient physical activity from 2001 to 2016: a pooled analysis of 358 population-based surveys with 1.9 million participants. Lancet 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30357-7
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Men, 2016

References:Guthold R, Stevens GA, Riley LM, Bull FC. Worldwide trends in insufficient physical activity from 2001 to 2016: a pooled analysis of 358 population-based surveys with 1.9 million participants. Lancet 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30357-7
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Women, 2016

References:Guthold R, Stevens GA, Riley LM, Bull FC. Worldwide trends in insufficient physical activity from 2001 to 2016: a pooled analysis of 358 population-based surveys with 1.9 million participants. Lancet 2018 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/S2214-109X(18)30357-7
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Children, 2016

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:11-17
References:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893ADO?lang=en (last accessed 16.03.21)
Notes:% of school going adolescents not meeting WHO recommendations on Physical Activity for Health, i.e. doing less than 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily.
Definitions:% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)
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Boys, 2016

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:11-17
References:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893ADO?lang=en (last accessed 16.03.21)
Notes:% of school going adolescents not meeting WHO recommendations on Physical Activity for Health, i.e. doing less than 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily.
Definitions:% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)
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Girls, 2016

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:11-17
References:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893ADO?lang=en (last accessed 16.03.21)
Notes:% of school going adolescents not meeting WHO recommendations on Physical Activity for Health, i.e. doing less than 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily.
Definitions:% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)
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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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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, 2021

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
Definitions:Number living with depression per 100,000 population (adults 20+ years)
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Men, 2021

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
Definitions:Number living with depression per 100,000 population (adults 20+ years)
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Women, 2021

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
Definitions:Number living with depression per 100,000 population (adults 20+ years)
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Adults, 2015-2021

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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Adults, 2015-2021

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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Men, 2015-2021

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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Women, 2015-2021

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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Children, 2021

Area covered:National
References:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
Definitions:Number living with depressive disorder per 100,000 population (Under 20 years of age)
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Boys, 2021

Area covered:National
References:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
Definitions:Number living with depressive disorder per 100,000 population (Under 20 years of age)
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Girls, 2021

Area covered:National
References:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
Definitions:Number living with depressive disorder per 100,000 population (Under 20 years of age)
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Mental health - anxiety disorders

Adults, 2021

Age:20+
References:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25).
Definitions:Number living with anxiety per 100,000 population
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Men, 2021

Age:20+
References:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25).
Definitions:Number living with anxiety per 100,000 population
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Women, 2021

Age:20+
References:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25).
Definitions:Number living with anxiety per 100,000 population
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Adults, 2015-2021

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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Adults, 2015-2021

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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Men, 2015-2021

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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Women, 2015-2021

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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Children, 2021

References:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
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Boys, 2021

References:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
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Girls, 2021

References:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
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% Infants exclusively breastfed 0-5 months

0-5 years, 1998-2023

References:Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición Continua, Mexico 2021
Notes:Full details are available. Original citation United Nations Children’s Fund, Division of Data, Analysis, Planning and Monitoring (2023). Global UNICEF Global Databases: Infant and Young Child Feeding: Exclusive breastfeeding, New York, October 2023.
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Percent of population who cannot afford a healthy diet

Adults, 2022

Area covered:National
References:The Food Systems Dashboard. The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), The Columbia Climate School, and Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 2024. Geneva, Switzerland. https://www.foodsystemsdashboard.org. DOI: https://doi.org/10.36072/db.
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Oesophageal cancer

Men, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Indicence per 100,000
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Women, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Indicence per 100,000
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Men, 2020-2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2243
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000
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Women, 2020-2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2243
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000
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Breast cancer

Women, 2022

Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Incidence per 100,000
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Colorectal cancer

Men, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Incidence per 100,000
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Women, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Incidence per 100,000
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Men, 2020-2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2243
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000
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Women, 2020-2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2243
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000
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Pancreatic cancer

Men, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Incidence per 100,000
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Women, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Incidence per 100,000
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Men, 2020-2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2243
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000
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Women, 2020-2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2243
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000
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Gallbladder cancer

Men, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Indicence per 100,000
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Women, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Indicence per 100,000
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Men, 2020-2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2243
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000
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Women, 2020-2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2243
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000
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Kidney cancer

Men, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Incidence per 100,000
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Women, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Incidence per 100,000
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Men, 2020-2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2243
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000
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Women, 2020-2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2243
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000
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Cancer of the uterus

Women, 2022

Age:20+
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Incidence per 100,000
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Women, 2020-2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2020). Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed 10.01.2243
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates 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, 2024

References:Reproduced with kind permission International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 11th edn. Brussels, Belgium:International Diabetes Federation, 2025. http://www.diabetesatlas.org
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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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Ovarian Cancer

Women, 2022

Age:20+
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Incidence per 100,000
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Leukemia

Men, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Incidence per 100,000
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, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Incidence per 100,000
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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Leukemia

Men, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Incidence per 100,000
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, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Incidence per 100,000
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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Liver and intrahepatic bile duct Cancer

Men, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Incidence per 100,000
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Women, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Incidence per 100,000
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Multiple Myeloma

Men, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Indicence per 100,000
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, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Indicence per 100,000
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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Non Hodgkin Lymphoma

Men, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Incidence per 100,000
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, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Incidence per 100,000
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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Thyroid Cancer

Men, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Incidence per 100,000
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Women, 2022

Age:20+
Area covered:National
References:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Definitions:Incidence per 100,000
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Economic impact of overweight and obesity

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Policies, Interventions and Actions

Ban on sale of junk food/drinks to children in schools

Since March 2025, schools are banned from selling junk food and soft drinks to children. Schools must offer natural or minimally processed foods including seasonal fruits and vegetables and free drinking water. Foods should also be prepared using minimal sugar and oil. Guidelines for the nutritional composition of prepared foods in school have been published and training is to be provided for catering staff at schools. These measures are intended to counteract high levels of overweight and obesity and promote healthier eating habits in children.

Categories:Evidence of School Food Regulations
Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Categories (partial):Training
Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Year(s):2025 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Government
Find out more:www.gob.mx
Linked document:Download linked document

Vive Saludable, Vive Feliz

In March 2025, the Mexican Government launched the national strategy 'Vive Saludable, Vive Feliz' or 'Living Healthy, Living Happy', an initiative to improve the health and wellbeing of children in schools. Along with a ban on the sale of junk food at school, guidelines and educational materials on physical activity and healthy eating have been published. Healthy eating and daily physical activity is to be promoted in schools, and regular health clinics measuring height and weight are to be conducted.

Categories:Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Categories (partial):Evidence of School Food Regulations
Evidence of National Obesity Strategy/Policy or Action plan
Year(s):2025 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Government
Find out more:www.vidasaludable.gob.mx
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General Law on Adequate and Sustainable Food (LGAAS)

In 2024, the Mexican Government approved the General Law on Adequate and Sustainable Food, establishing the human right to nutritious, sufficient, safe, and culturally appropriate food. It sets up mechanisms to ensure this right can be fully exercised, with plans to promote nutrition education in schools, ensure that food establishments offer healthy options, and strengthen the sustainable production of healthy food. (Full law linked below, in Spanish)

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2024 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Government of Mexico
Find out more:www.fao.org
Linked document:Download linked document

Mexican Clinical Practice Guidelines for Adult Overweight and Obesity Management

Mexico’s first methodologically rigorous clinical practice guideline for the management of adult overweight and obesity. The target audiences are interdisciplinary healthcare professionals across healthcare systems who are the first point of contact for patients with obesity in Mexico, patients, and health system decision makers.

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2024 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Chávez-Manzanera, E.A., Vera-Zertuche, J.M., Kaufer-Horwitz, M. et al. Mexican Clinical Practice Guidelines for Adult Overweight and Obesity Management. Curr Obes Rep (2024). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13679-024-00585-w

Ban and mandatory limits on trans fatty acids

Mandatory national ban on PHO for edible oils and fats and non-alcoholic foods and beverages. There is also a a mandatory national limit (iTFA <2 g/100 g total fat) in all foods. The law also calls for reformulation to reduce/eliminate TFA and a front-of-pack labelling system that includes TFA.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2023 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Government
Find out more:dof.gob.mx
Linked document:Download linked document

Healthy and Sustainable Dietary Guidelines for the Mexican Population (2023)

These guidelines provide dietary recommendations for the Mexican population. These include exclusive breastfeeding in the first six months of life, eating more fresh fruit and vegetables, daily consumption of beans, consuming less processed meat, and avoiding ultra-processed food among others. The guidelines also provide physical activity recommendations for all age groups.

Categories:Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2023 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Secretaria de Salud, Gobierno de Mexico
Find out more:www.gob.mx
Linked document:Download linked document
References:SSA, INSP, GISAMAC, UNICEF. 2023 Guías alimentarias saludables y sostenibles para la población mexicana 2023. México.

More Breastfeeding and Health for Life Initiative

"Más Lactancia y Salud para la Vida" is an initiative to promote, protect and support optimal breastfeeding practices in Mexico, launched in March 2023 by the National Institute of Public Health (INSP). Its main actions are to create more breastfeeding rooms in the community, and to promote academic events on breastfeeding.

Categories:Evidence of Breastfeeding promotion or related activity
Year(s):2023 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública
Find out more:www.insp.mx

Specific Action Programme for the Prevention and Control of Cancer (2021-2024)

This specific action programme intends to reduce mortality from the main types of cancer in Mexico through strengthening preventive actions, organised screenings, early diagnosis, and a multidisciplinary approach.

Categories:Evidence of NCD strategy
Year(s):2021-2024
Target age group:Adults
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Linked document:Download linked document

Mandatory national labelling guidelines for pre-packaged foods and non-alcoholic beverages

In 2020, the Mexican Health Commission approved an amendment to regulation NOM-051, which mandates clearer mandatory nutritional information, new front of pack labelling specifications and advertising restrictions on pre-packaged foods and non-alcoholic beverages. The new front-of-pack labelling requirements must be implemented from October 1, 2020. The labelling comprises of a warning stamp on products in ‘Excess’ of energy, sugars, saturated fat, trans fat and sodium.

Categories:Labelling Regulation/Guidelines
Year(s):2020 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Government
Linked document:Download linked document

Oaxaca - Ban on sale of junk food/drinks to children

The Mexican state of Oaxaca has banned the sale of junk food and sugary drinks to children in an attempt to reduce high obesity and diabetes levels.

Categories:Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Non-national obesity strategies
Year(s):2020 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Oaxaca State
Find out more:foodtank.com
References:Currently a web link to this bill is unavailable. If you are aware of the location of this document/intervention, please contact us at obesity@worldobesity.org. Media link is provided for further information

Specific Action Program - Cardiometabolic Diseases (2020-2024)

A specific action plan to prevent, control and reduce the most prevalent cardiometabolic diseases in the Mexican population (obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia).

Categories:Evidence of NCD strategy
Year(s):2020-2024
Target age group:Adults
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:gifna.who.int
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Food and Nutrition Action (GIFNA): https://gifna.who.int/

Diagnóstico y tratamiento del sobrepeso y obesidad exógena

Clinical practice guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of overweight and exogenous obesity. Guidelines covers adults and children

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2018 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Diagnóstico y tratamiento del sobrepeso y obesidad exógena. Guía de Evidencias y Recomendaciones: Guía de Práctica Clínica. México, CENETEC; 2018 [fecha de consulta]. Disponible en: http://www.cenetec-difusion.com/CMGPC/GPC-IMSS-046-18/ER.pdf

Dietary and physical activity guidelines in the context of overweight and obesity in the Mexican population

Dietary and physical activity guidelines in the context of overweight and obesity in the Mexican population

Categories:Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2015 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Linked document:Download linked document

Guidelines for the sale and distribution of food and beverages in the schools of the National Educational System

Guidelines for the sale and distribution of food and beverages in the schools of the National Educational System. These guidelines reportedly have poor compliance (Walls, 2019).

Categories:Evidence of School Food Regulations
Categories (partial):Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2014 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Government
Find out more:www.dof.gob.mx
Linked document:Download linked document

Ministerial Order on the advertising of food and sweetened beverages

Resriction on the advertising of food and sweetened beverages, defined according to a nutrient profiling model. Restrictions apply to TV programmes classified as “A” within the times of 2.30am–7.30pm on weekdays and 7:00am–7.30pm on weekends. Advertising for this food is also restricted in films classified as “A”.

Categories:Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2014 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Government
Linked document:Download linked document

National Strategy for Breastfeeding (2014-2018)

La Estrategia Nacional de Lactancia Materna (ENLM) aims to protect, promote and support breastfeeding until two years of age.

Categories:Evidence of Breastfeeding promotion or related activity
Year(s):2014-2018
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Government
Find out more:gifna.who.int
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Food and Nutrition Action (GIFNA): https://gifna.who.int/

Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) - Plan of Action for the Prevention of Obesity in Children and Adolescents

This 5-year action plan was signed by PAHO member countries, aiming to halt the rise in obesity among children and adolescents. It calls for a number of policies, including taxes on unhealthy food and drink, labelling and marketing regulation, health promotion, school nutrition improvement, and breastfeeding promotion.

Categories:Transnational Obesity Strategies/Policy/Recommendations or Action Plan
Year(s):2014-2019
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Pan American Health Organisation (PAHO), WHO for the Americas
Find out more:iris.paho.org
Linked document:Download linked document
References:PAHO. Plan of Action for the Prevention of Obesity in Children and Adolescents. WHO; 2014.

Tax on sugary drinks, energy drinks and food with high caloric density

Since January 2014, all drinks with added sugar, (excluding milks or yoghurts) are subject to a tax of 1 peso per litre. This equates to a price rise of approximately 10%. Additionally, non-essential food items are subject to an 8% sales tax.

Categories:Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Year(s):2014 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Government
Linked document:Download linked document

Estrategia Nacional para la Prevención y el Control del Sobrepeso, la Obesidad y la Diabetes

National strategy for the prevention and control of overweight, obesity and diabetes

Categories:Evidence of National Obesity Strategy/Policy or Action plan
Evidence of NCD strategy
Year(s):2013 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Government
Linked document:Download linked document

Practice clinical guideline. Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of overweight and obesity

Practice clinical guideline. Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of overweight and obesity

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2013 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Barrera-Cruz A, Ávila-Jiménez L, Cano-Pérez E, et al. Practice clinical guideline. Prevention, diagnosis and treatment of overweight and obesity. Rev Med Inst Mex Seguro Soc. 2013;51(3):344-357.

Prevención y Control de la Obesidad y Riesgo Cardiovascular 2013-2018

Specific action pogramme - Prevention and control of Obesity and Cardiovascular disease risk factors 2013-2018.

Categories (partial):Evidence of National Obesity Strategy/Policy or Action plan
Year(s):2013-2018
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Government
Find out more:www.gob.mx
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Specific Action Program Food and Physical Activity 2013-2018

Specific Action Program Food and Physical Activity 2013-2018

Categories:Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2013-2018
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Linked document:Download linked document
References:https://extranet.who.int/ncdccs/Data/MEX_B13_Programa_de_Accion%20_Especifico_Alimentacion_y_Actividad_Fisica_2013_2018.pdf

5 Steps for Your Health

5 Easy Steps is a program that promotes behaviour change, adopting healthy habits and promoting individuals to care for their health with only 5 actions: 1. Be active 2. Drink water 3. Eat vegetables and fruits 4. Measure yourself 5. Share

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2010 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:5pasos.mx

Mexican Marketing to Children Pledge

Voluntary marketing pledge to improve the food and beverage products marketed to children.

Categories:Industry/Government regulations - voluntary /pledges
Year(s):2010 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Linked document:Download linked document
References:https://ifballiance.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Mexican_Marketing_to_Children_Pledge.pdf

National Council for the Prevention and Control of Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases

Permanent coordination body for the prevention and control of chronic non-communicable diseases with the highest prevalence in the Mexican population and their risk factors.

Categories (partial):Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2010 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:www.gob.mx

Workplace Wellness Council (WWC)

The Workplace Wellness Council (WWC) works with companies to reduce the amount of absenteeism caused by chronic illnesses linked to obesity.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2006 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults
Organisation:Mexico Business Council for Health and Welfare
Find out more:www.wwpcmex.com

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

No actions could be found for the above criteria.

Contextual factors

Disclaimer: These contextual factors should be interpreted with care. Results are updated as regularly as possible and use very specific criteria. The criteria used and full definitions are available for download at the bottom of this page.

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Labelling

Is there mandatory nutrition labelling?Present
Front-of-package labelling?Present
Back-of-pack nutrition declaration?Present
Color coding?Absent
Warning label?Present

Regulation and marketing

Are there fiscal policies on unhealthy products?Present
Tax on unhealthy foods?Present
Tax on unhealthy drinks?Present
Are there fiscal policies on healthy products?Absent
Subsidy on fruits?Absent
Subsidy on vegetables?Absent
Subsidy on other healthy products?Absent
Mandatory limit or ban of trans fat (all settings)?Present
Mandatory limit of trans fats in place (all settings)? Present
Ban on trans-fats or phos in place (all settings)? Absent
Are there any mandatory policies/marketing restrictions on the promotion of unhealthy food/drinks to children?Present
Mandatory restriction on broadcast media?Present
Mandatory restriction on non-broadcast media?Absent
Voluntary policies/marketing restrictions on the promotion of unhealthy food/drinks to children?Present-(voluntary)
Are there mandatory standards for food in schools?Present
Are there any mandatory nutrient limits in any manufactured food products?Absent
Nutrition standards for public sector procurement?Absent

Political will and support

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

Monitoring and surveillance

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

Governance and resource

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

Key

Present
Present (voluntary)
Incoming
Absent
Unknown

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