• Overview
  • Obesity prevalence
  • Trends over time
  • Population breakdowns
  • Drivers
  • Comorbidities
  • Economic impact
  • Policies
  • Contextual factors
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Obesity prevalence

Adults, 2019

Survey type:Measured
Age:15-69
Sample size:6654
Area covered:National
References:Fourth national STEPS Survey on the Prevalence of Noncommunicable Disease and Injury Risk Factors 2019. Brief Summary. Available at https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/ncds/ncd-surveillance/data-reporting/mongolia/mongolia-steps-survey---2019_brief-summary_english.pdf?sfvrsn=5ba7a1d3_1&download=true (last accessed 16.09.21)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2017

Survey type:Measured
Age:15-49
Sample size:3314
Area covered:National
References:National Centre for Public Health (2017). Nutrition status of the population of Mongolia. Fifth National Nutrition Survey. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Available at https://www.unicef.org/mongolia/reports/fifth-national-nutrition-survey-report (accessed 20.04.2020)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2013

Survey type:Measured
Age:15-64
Sample size:5119
Area covered:National
References:Chimeddamba O, Gearon E, Stevenson C et al. Trends in Adult Overweight and Obesity Prevalence in Mongolica 2005-2013. Obesity 2016;24(10):2194-2201
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2009

Survey type:Measured
Age:15-64
Sample size:5314
Area covered:National
References:Mongolian STEPS Survey on the Prevalence of Non-communicable Disease and Injury Risk Factors - 2009
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2005

Survey type:Measured
Age:15-64
Sample size:3411
Area covered:National
References:Mongolian STEPS Survey on the prevalence of noncommunicable disease risk factors 2006
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Children, 2018

Survey type:Measured
Age:0-5
Sample size:5882
Area covered:National
References:NSO. 2019. Social Indicator Sample Survey-2018, Survey Findings Report. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: National Statistical Office of Mongolia. https://washdata.org/sites/default/files/documents/reports/2019-10/Mongolia-2018-MICS-report.pdf (Accessed 24.06.21)
Notes:Infants
Definitions:Weight for height. Overweight = Between +2SD and +3SD. Obesity = >+3SD
Cutoffs:Other

Children, 2013

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:13-17
Sample size:5393
Area covered:National
References:Global School-based Student Health Survey (GSHS), available at https://www.who.int/ncds/surveillance/gshs/2013_Mongolia_GSHS_Fact_Sheet.pdf?ua=1 (last accessed 14.12.20)
Notes:WHO cutoffs.
Cutoffs:WHO

Children, 2009

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:13-15
Sample size:5238
Area covered:National
References:Global School-based Student Health Survey Factsheet, available at https://www.who.int/ncds/surveillance/gshs/Mongolia_2010_FS.pdf?ua=1 (last accessed 14.12.20)
Cutoffs:WHO

Overweight/obesity by education

Men, 2017

Survey type:Measured
Age:15-49
Sample size:3314
Area covered:National
References:National Centre for Public Health (2017). Nutrition status of the population of Mongolia. Fifth National Nutrition Survey. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Available at https://www.unicef.org/mongolia/reports/fifth-national-nutrition-survey-report (accessed 20.04.2020)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2017

Survey type:Measured
Age:15-49
Sample size:3314
Area covered:National
References:National Centre for Public Health (2017). Nutrition status of the population of Mongolia. Fifth National Nutrition Survey. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Available at https://www.unicef.org/mongolia/reports/fifth-national-nutrition-survey-report (accessed 20.04.2020)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Children, 2018

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:5,882
Area covered:National
References:NSO. 2019. Social Indicator Sample Survey-2018, Survey Findings Report. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: National Statistical Office of Mongolia. https://washdata.org/sites/default/files/documents/reports/2019-10/Mongolia-2018-MICS-report.pdf
Notes:Mother's education
Definitions:Weight for height. Overweight = Between +2SD and +3SD. Obesity = >+3SD
Cutoffs:Other

Overweight/obesity by age

Adults, 2017

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:2,578
Area covered:National
References:Nutrition Status of the Population of Mongolia: Fifth National Nutrition Survey Report 2017. Available at: https://www.unicef.org/mongolia/media/1116/file/NNS_V_undsen_tailan_EN.pdf. Accessed 02.11.21.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2013

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:5119
Area covered:National
References:Chimeddamba O, Gearon E, Stevenson C et al. Trends in Adult Overweight and Obesity Prevalence in Mongolica 2005-2013. Obesity 2016;24(10):2194-2201
Notes:STEPS protocol
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2009

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:5314
Area covered:National
References:Mongolian STEPS Survey on the Prevalence of Non-communicable Disease and Injury Risk Factors - 2009
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Children, 2017-2018

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:1750
Area covered:National
Definitions:Nutrition Status of the Population of Mongolia: Fifth National Nutrition Survey Report 2017. Available at: https://www.unicef.org/mongolia/media/1116/file/NNS_V_undsen_tailan_EN.pdf. Accessed 02.11.21.
Cutoffs:WHO

Children, 2013

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:3404
Area covered:National
References:Mongolia MICS 2013 Survey - data analysed by R Jackson Leach, F Montague. World Obesity Federation
Notes:IOTF monthly cut offs
Cutoffs:IOTF

Overweight/obesity by region

Men, 2019

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:6654
Area covered:National
References:Fourth national STEPS Survey on the Prevalence of Noncommunicable Disease and Injury Risk Factors 2019. Brief Summary. Available at https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/ncds/ncd-surveillance/data-reporting/mongolia/mongolia-steps-survey---2019_brief-summary_english.pdf?sfvrsn=5ba7a1d3_1&download=true (last accessed 16.09.21)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2019

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:6654
Area covered:National
References:Fourth national STEPS Survey on the Prevalence of Noncommunicable Disease and Injury Risk Factors 2019. Brief Summary. Available at https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/ncds/ncd-surveillance/data-reporting/mongolia/mongolia-steps-survey---2019_brief-summary_english.pdf?sfvrsn=5ba7a1d3_1&download=true (last accessed 16.09.21)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2019

Survey type:Measured
Age:15-69
Sample size:6654
Area covered:National
References:Fourth national STEPS Survey on the Prevalence of Noncommunicable Disease and Injury Risk Factors 2019. Brief Summary. Available at https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/ncds/ncd-surveillance/data-reporting/mongolia/mongolia-steps-survey---2019_brief-summary_english.pdf?sfvrsn=5ba7a1d3_1&download=true (last accessed 16.09.21)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2017

Survey type:Measured
Age:15-49
Sample size:3314
Area covered:National
References:National Centre for Public Health (2017). Nutrition status of the population of Mongolia. Fifth National Nutrition Survey. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Available at https://www.unicef.org/mongolia/reports/fifth-national-nutrition-survey-report (accessed 20.04.2020)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2017

Survey type:Measured
Age:15-49
Sample size:3314
Area covered:National
References:National Centre for Public Health (2017). Nutrition status of the population of Mongolia. Fifth National Nutrition Survey. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Available at https://www.unicef.org/mongolia/reports/fifth-national-nutrition-survey-report (accessed 20.04.2020)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2009

Survey type:Measured
Age:15-64
Sample size:5314
Area covered:National
References:Mongolian STEPS Survey on the Prevalence of Non-communicable Disease and Injury Risk Factors - 2009
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2009

Survey type:Measured
Age:15-64
Sample size:5314
Area covered:National
References:Mongolian STEPS Survey on the Prevalence of Non-communicable Disease and Injury Risk Factors - 2009
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2005

Survey type:Measured
Age:15-64
Sample size:3411
Area covered:National
References:Mongolian STEPS Survey on the Prevalence of Non-communicable Disease Risk Factors 2006
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2005

Survey type:Measured
Age:15-64
Sample size:3411
Area covered:National
References:Mongolian STEPS Survey on the Prevalence of Non-communicable Disease Risk Factors 2006
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Children, 2018

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:5882
Area covered:National
References:NSO. 2019. Social Indicator Sample Survey-2018, Survey Findings Report. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: National Statistical Office of Mongolia. https://washdata.org/sites/default/files/documents/reports/2019-10/Mongolia-2018-MICS-report.pdf (Accessed 24.06.21)
Notes:Infants.
Definitions:Weight for height. Overweight = Between +2SD and +3SD. Obesity = >+3SD
Cutoffs:Other

Boys, 2013

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-4
Sample size:3404
Area covered:National
References:Mongolia MICS 2013 Survey - data analysed by R Jackson Leach, F Montague. World Obesity Federation
Notes:IOTF monthly cut offs
Cutoffs:IOTF

Girls, 2013

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-4
Sample size:3404
Area covered:National
References:Mongolia MICS 2013 Survey - data analysed by R Jackson Leach, F Montague. World Obesity Federation
Notes:IOTF monthly cut offs
Cutoffs:IOTF

Boys, 2010

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:13-15
Sample size:5238
Area covered:National
References:Global School based Student Health Survey - https://www.who.int/ncds/surveillance/gshs/factsheets/en/
Notes:Overweight > +1 SD, < +2SD for BMI by age and sex Obesity > + 2SD Obese for BMI by age and sex
Cutoffs:WHO

Girls, 2010

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:13-15
Sample size:5238
Area covered:National
References:Global School based Student Health Survey - https://www.who.int/ncds/surveillance/gshs/factsheets/en/
Notes:Overweight > +1 SD, < +2SD for BMI by age and sex Obesity > + 2SD Obese for BMI by age and sex
Cutoffs:WHO

Overweight/obesity by socio-economic group

Men, 2017

Survey type:Measured
Age:15-49
Sample size:3314
Area covered:National
References:National Centre for Public Health (2017). Nutrition status of the population of Mongolia. Fifth National Nutrition Survey. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Available at https://www.unicef.org/mongolia/reports/fifth-national-nutrition-survey-report (accessed 20.04.2020)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2017

Survey type:Measured
Age:15-49
Sample size:3314
Area covered:National
References:National Centre for Public Health (2017). Nutrition status of the population of Mongolia. Fifth National Nutrition Survey. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Available at https://www.unicef.org/mongolia/reports/fifth-national-nutrition-survey-report (accessed 20.04.2020)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Children, 2018

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:5882
Area covered:National
References:NSO. 2019. Social Indicator Sample Survey-2018, Survey Findings Report. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: National Statistical Office of Mongolia. https://washdata.org/sites/default/files/documents/reports/2019-10/Mongolia-2018-MICS-report.pdf (Accessed 24.06.21)
Notes:Infants.
Definitions:Weight for height. Overweight = Between +2SD and +3SD. Obesity = >+3SD
Cutoffs:Other

Boys, 2013

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-4
Sample size:3404
Area covered:National
References:Mongolia MICS 2013 Survey - data analysed by R Jackson Leach, F Montague. World Obesity Federation
Notes:IOTF monthly cut offs
Cutoffs:IOTF

Girls, 2013

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-4
Sample size:3404
Area covered:National
References:Mongolia MICS 2013 Survey - data analysed by R Jackson Leach, F Montague. World Obesity Federation
Notes:IOTF monthly cut offs
Cutoffs:IOTF

Overweight/obesity by ethnicity

Ethnic groups are as defined by publication of origin and are not as defined by WOF. In some instances ethnicity is conflated with nationality and/or race.

Men, 2017

Survey type:Measured
Age:15-49
Sample size:2,578
Area covered:National
References:Nutrition Status of the Population of Mongolia: Fifth National Nutrition Survey Report 2017. Available at: https://www.unicef.org/mongolia/media/1116/file/NNS_V_undsen_tailan_EN.pdf. Accessed 02.11.21.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2017

Survey type:Measured
Age:15-49
Sample size:2,578
Area covered:National
References:Nutrition Status of the Population of Mongolia: Fifth National Nutrition Survey Report 2017. Available at: https://www.unicef.org/mongolia/media/1116/file/NNS_V_undsen_tailan_EN.pdf. Accessed 02.11.21.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Children, 2018

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:5,882
Area covered:National
References:NSO. 2019. Social Indicator Sample Survey-2018, Survey Findings Report. Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia: National Statistical Office of Mongolia. https://washdata.org/sites/default/files/documents/reports/2019-10/Mongolia-2018-MICS-report.pdf
Notes:Ethnicity of household head
Definitions:Weight for height. Overweight = Between +2SD and +3SD. Obesity = >+3SD
Cutoffs:Other

Insufficient physical activity

Adults, 2016

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

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

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

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)

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)

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)

Children, 2010

Age:11-17
References:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893?lang=en
Notes:% of school going adolescents not meeting WHO recommendations on Physical Activity for Health, i.e. doing less than 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily.
Definitions:% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Boys, 2010

Age:11-17
References:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893?lang=en
Notes:% of school going adolescents not meeting WHO recommendations on Physical Activity for Health, i.e. doing less than 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily.
Definitions:% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Girls, 2010

Age:11-17
References:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893?lang=en
Notes:% of school going adolescents not meeting WHO recommendations on Physical Activity for Health, i.e. doing less than 60 minutes of moderate- to vigorous-intensity physical activity daily.
Definitions:% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Average daily frequency of carbonated soft drink consumption

Children, 2010-2015

Survey type:Measured
Age:12-17
References:Beal et al. (2019). Global Patterns of Adolescent Fruit, Vegetable, Carbonated Soft Drink, and Fast-food consumption: A meta-analysis of global school-based student health surveys. Food and Nutrition Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1177/0379572119848287 sourced from Food Systems Dashboard http://www.foodsystemsdashboard.org/food-system

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)

Prevalence of less than daily fruit consumption

Children, 2010-2015

Survey type:Measured
Age:12-17
References:Global School-based Student Health Surveys. Beal et al (2019). Global Patterns of Adolescent Fruit, Vegetable, Carbonated Soft Drink, and Fast-food consumption: A meta-analysis of global school-based student health surveys. Food and Nutrition Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1177/0379572119848287. Sourced from Food Systems Dashboard http://www.foodsystemsdashboard.org/food-system
Definitions:Prevalence of less-than-daily fruit consumption (% less-than-daily fruit consumption)

Prevalence of less than daily vegetable consumption

Children, 2010-2015

Survey type:Measured
Age:12-17
References:Beal et al. (2019). Global Patterns of Adolescent Fruit, Vegetable, Carbonated Soft Drink, and Fast-food consumption: A meta-analysis of global school-based student health surveys. Food and Nutrition Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1177/0379572119848287 sourced from Food Systems Dashboard http://www.foodsystemsdashboard.org/food-system
Definitions:Prevalence of less-than-daily vegetable consumption (% less-than-daily vegetable consumption)

Average weekly frequency of fast food consumption

Children, 2010-2015

Age:12-17
References:Beal et al. (2019). Global Patterns of Adolescent Fruit, Vegetable, Carbonated Soft Drink, and Fast-food consumption: A meta-analysis of global school-based student health surveys. Food and Nutrition Bulletin. https://doi.org/10.1177/0379572119848287 sourced from Food Systems Dashboard http://www.foodsystemsdashboard.org/food-system

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)

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)

Mental health - depression disorders

Adults, 2015

References:Prevalence data from Global Burden of Disease study 2015 (http://ghdx.healthdata.org) published in: Depression and Other Common Mental Disorders: Global Health Estimates. Geneva:World Health Organization; 2017. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
Definitions:% of population with depression disorders

Mental health - anxiety disorders

Adults, 2015

References:Prevalence data from Global Burden of Disease study 2015 (http://ghdx.healthdata.org) published in: Depression and Other Common Mental Disorders: Global Health Estimates. Geneva:World Health Organization; 2017. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.
Definitions:% of population with anxiety disorders

% Infants exclusively breastfed 0-5 months

Children, 2004-2020

Area covered:National
References:Mongolia 2020 MICS Plus, Wave 2
Notes:See UNICEF website for further survey information. Available at : https://data.unicef.org/resources/dataset/infant-young-child-feeding/ (last accessed 28.9.21) Citation: United Nations Children’s Fund, Division of Data, Analysis, Planning and Monitoring (2021). Global UNICEF Global Databases: Infant and Young Child Feeding: Exclusive breastfeeding, New York, September 2021.
Definitions:% exclusively breastfed 0-5 months

Oesophageal cancer

Men, 2020

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 10.01.2245
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Women, 2020

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 10.01.2245
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Breast cancer

Women, 2020

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 10.01.2245
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Colorectal cancer

Men, 2020

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 10.01.2245
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Women, 2020

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 10.01.2245
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Pancreatic cancer

Men, 2020

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 10.01.2245
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Women, 2020

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 10.01.2245
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Gallbladder cancer

Men, 2020

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 10.01.2245
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Women, 2020

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 10.01.2245
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Kidney cancer

Men, 2020

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 10.01.2245
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Women, 2020

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 10.01.2245
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Cancer of the uterus

Women, 2020

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 10.01.2245
Definitions:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

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).

Diabetes prevalence

Adults, 2021

Age:20-79
Area covered:National
References:Reproduced with kind permission International Diabetes Federation.  IDF Diabetes Atlas, 10th edn. Brussels, Belgium:International Diabetes Federation, 2021. http://www.diabetesatlas.org
Definitions:Age-adjusted comparative prevalence of diabetes, %

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 (%).

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 (%).

Economic impact of overweight and obesity

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Policies, Interventions and Actions

NCD Country Profiles 2018 (Obesity Targets)

The profiles also provide data on the key metabolic risk factors, namely raised blood pressure, raised blood glucose and obesity and National Targets on Obesity (as of 2017)

Categories:Evidence of Obesity Target
Year(s):2017 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:World Health Organisation
References:Noncommunicable diseases country profiles 2018. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2018. Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO.

National Programme on Nutrition 2016-2025

The National Programme on Nutrition has been developed aimed at improving nutritional status of population with the involvement of all relevant sectors

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Categories (partial):Evidence of National Obesity Strategy/Policy or Action plan
Year(s):2016-2025
Target age group:Adults and children
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA)

THE SECOND NATIONAL PROGRAM ON PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF DISEASES CAUSED BY UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLES

Goal - To create a supportive environment for the reduction of preventable noncommunicable diseases and to reduce the burden of morbidity, mortality, and disability caused by these diseases through the improvement of non-communicable disease control, surveillance and management to promote healthy behaviours of individuals, family and organizational settings.

Categories:Evidence of NCD strategy
Year(s):2015-2021
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:WHO, Ministry of Health
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA)

Community based health promoting centers for diabetic patients

Community based health promotion for diabetic patients - Supported by MCA- Mongolia Health Project USA Government Grant. Aim: To establish community based health promoting center for diabetic patients: established training center for diabetic patients at the Central Clinical Hospital, established self supporting clubs for diabetic patients, conducted trainings for diabetic patients

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2013 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:S. Sonomtseren et al_x000D__x000D_
Find out more:onlinelibrary.wiley.com
References:Sonomtseren, S., Sankhuu, Y., Warfel, J. D., Johannsen, D. L., Peterson, C. M., and Vandanmagsar, B. (2016) Lifestyle modification intervention improves glycemic control in Mongolian adults who are overweight or obese with newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes. Obesity Science & Practice, 2: 303–308. doi: 10.1002/osp4.56.

National Strategy on Healthy Diet and Physical Activity 2010–2021

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2010-2021
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Government of Mongolia
Find out more:www.legalinfo.mn
References:Government of Mongolia. National Strategy on Healthy Diet and Physical Activity 2010–2021, Government Resolution No. 239. Ulaanbaatar: Ministry of Health Mongolia

Dietary Guidelines for Mongolians

The guidelines and food guide are reviewed every 5 years with the latest version having been published in 2010.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):1990 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Find out more:www.fao.org
References:https://www.fao.org/nutrition/education/food-dietary-guidelines/regions/countries/mongolia/en/

GNPR 2016-17 (q7) Breastfeeeding promotion and/or counselling

WHO Global Nutrition Policy Review 2016-2017 reported the evidence of breastfeeding promotion and/or counselling (q7)

Categories:Evidence of Breastfeeding promotion or related activity
Target age group:Adults
Organisation:Ministry of Health (information provided by the GINA progam)
Find out more:extranet.who.int
References:Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA): https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en

No actions could be found for the above criteria.

Contextual factors

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

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Labelling

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

Regulation and marketing

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

Political will and support

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

Monitoring and surveillance

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

Governance and resource

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

Key

Present
Present (voluntary)
Incoming
Absent
Unknown

Last updated November 24, 2022

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