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

Adults, 2022-2023

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:6799
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of Key Results 2022/23: New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2022-23-new-zealand-health-survey (Accessed 18.12.23)
Definitions:Overweight/Obesity based on standard WHO adult cut-offs except for 15-17 year olds where IOTF International cutoffs are used
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2020-2021

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:9,709
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2020/2021 available at https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2020-21-new-zealand-health-survey Accessed 08.11.21.
Definitions:Overweight/Obesity based on standard adult cut off except for 15-17 year olds where IOTF International cutoffs are used
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2019-2020

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:9500
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2019/20 available at https://ministryofhealthnewzealand.cmail19.com/t/i-l-mjrkhil-yhhldiiiid-r/ (last accessed 19.11.20)
Notes:Overweight/Obesity based on standard adult cut off except for 15-17 year olds where IOTF International Cut offs are used
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2018-2019

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12,580
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey 2018-19. New Zealand Ministry of Health (https://minhealthnz.shinyapps.io/nz-health-survey-2018-19-annual-data-explorer/_w_b396d161/#!/key-indicators accessed 14.11.19)
Notes:Overweight/Obesity/ Severe Obesity based on standard adult cut off except for 15-17 year olds where IOTF International Cut offs are used
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2017-2018

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12,823
Area covered:National
References:Ministry of Health. 2018. Annual Data Explorer 2017/18: New Zealand Health Survey [Data File]. URL: https://minhealthnz.shinyapps.io/nz-health-survey-2017-18-annual-data-explorer/ (Accessed 11.04.19)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2016-2017

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12670
Area covered:National
References:Ministry of Health. 2018. Annual Data Explorer 2017/18: New Zealand Health Survey [Data File]. URL: https://minhealthnz.shinyapps.io/nz-health-survey-2017-18-annual-data-explorer/(last accessed 14th December 2017)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2015-2016

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:13781
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey 2015-2016. Available at: http://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2015-16-new-zealand-health-survey (Accessed 15 December 2016).
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2014-2015

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12769
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey 2014/15. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2014-15-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 16.12.2015)
Notes:This report uses the revised International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) BMI reference values to classify overweight and obesity in children and adolescents aged 2–14 years (Cole and Lobstein 2012). The IOTF cut-off points are sex- and age-specific, and are designed to coincide with the World Health Organization’s adult BMI cut-off points at the age of 18 years.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2013-2014

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:13,309
Area covered:National
References:http://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2013-14-new-zealand-health-survey
Notes:IOTF International Child Cut offs used for those <18 yrs.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2012-2013

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:11937
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2011-2012

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:10524
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2006-2007

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12488
Area covered:National
References:Gerritsen S, Stefanogiannis N, Galloway Y, Devlin M, Templaton R and Yeh L. A portrait of health: key results of the 2006/07 New Zealand Health Survey.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2002-2003

Survey type:Measured
Age:35-74
Sample size:2024
References:Metcalf P, Scragg R, Schaaf D, Dyall L, Black P, Jackson R. Trends in major cardiovascular risk factors in Auckland, New Zealand: 1982 to 2002-2003. The New Zealand Medical Journal 2006;119
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 1993-1994

Survey type:Measured
Age:35-74
Sample size:1893
Area covered:Regional
References:Metcalf P, Scragg R, Schaaf D, Dyall L, Black P, Jackson R. Trends in major cardiovascular risk factors in Auckland, New Zealand: 1982 to 2002-2003. The New Zealand Medical Journal 2006;119
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 1982

Survey type:Measured
Age:35-64
Sample size:1568
References:Metcalf P, Scragg R, Schaaf D, Dyall L, Black P, Jackson R. Trends in major cardiovascular risk factors in Auckland, New Zealand: 1982 to 2002-2003. The New Zealand Medical Journal 2006;119
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Children, 2022-2023

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:2029
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of Key Results 2022/23: New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2022-23-new-zealand-health-survey (Accessed 18.12.23)
Cutoffs:IOTF

Children, 2020-2021

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:2,954
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2020/2021 available athttps://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2020-21-new-zealand-health-survey Accessed 08.11.21.
Cutoffs:IOTF

Children, 2019-2020

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:>3000
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update New Zealand Health Survey 2019/20 available at https://ministryofhealthnewzealand.cmail19.com/t/i-l-mjrkhil-yhhldiiiid-r/ (last accessed 19.11.20)
Definitions:IOTF International Cut Off's used

Children, 2017-2018

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:3,566
Area covered:National
References:Ministry of Health. 2018. Annual Data Explorer 2017/18: New Zealand Health Survey [Data File]. URL: https://minhealthnz.shinyapps.io/nz-health-survey-2017-18-annual-data-explorer/ (Accessed 11.04.19)
Notes:IOTF international cut off points used
Cutoffs:IOTF

Children, 2016-2017

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:3,446
Area covered:National
References:Ministry of Health. 2018. Annual Data Explorer 2017/18: New Zealand Health Survey [Data File]. URL: https://minhealthnz.shinyapps.io/nz-health-survey-2017-18-annual-data-explorer/(last accessed 25.02.19)
Notes:Overweight data should become available in later release International IOTF Cut Off points used
Cutoffs:IOTF

Children, 2015-2016

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:4721
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey 2015-2016. Available at: http://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2015-16-new-zealand-health-survey (Accessed 15 December 2016).
Notes:Understood to be International IOTF cut off points
Cutoffs:IOTF

Children, 2014-2015

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:4754
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey 2014/2015. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2014-15-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 16.12.3015)
Notes:IOTF International Child Cut offs used for those <18 yrs.
Cutoffs:IOTF

Children, 2013-2014

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:3715
Area covered:National
References:http://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2013-14-new-zealand-health-survey
Cutoffs:IOTF

Children, 2006-2007

Survey type:Measured
Age:5-14
Sample size:742300
Area covered:National
References:National Health Survey New Zealand 2006/7 more information www.moh.govt.nz/moh.nsf/indexmh/portrait-of-health
Notes:IOTF cut off
Cutoffs:IOTF

Children, 2002

Survey type:Measured
Age:5-14
Sample size:3200
Area covered:National
References:Childrens Nutrition Survey 2002.
Cutoffs:IOTF

Overweight/obesity by age

Adults, 2022-2023

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:6799
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of Key Results 2022/23: New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2022-23-new-zealand-health-survey (Accessed 18.12.23)
Definitions:Overweight/Obesity based on standard WHO adult cut-offs except for 15-17 year olds where IOTF International cutoffs are used
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2020-2021

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:9709
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2020/2021 available at https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2020-21-new-zealand-health-survey. Accessed 08.11.21.
Definitions:Overweight/Obesity based on standard adult cut off except for 15-17 year olds where IOTF International cutoffs are used
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2019-2020

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:9500
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2019/20 available at https://ministryofhealthnewzealand.cmail19.com/t/i-l-mjrkhil-yhhldiiiid-r/ (last accessed 19.11.20)
Definitions:Overweight/Obesity based on standard adult cut off except for 15-17 year olds where IOTF International Cut offs are used
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2018-2019

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:12,580
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Notes:Overweight/Obesity/ Severe Obesity based on standard adult cut off except for 15-17 year olds where IOTF International Cut offs are used
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2017-2018

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:12,823
Area covered:National
References:Ministry of Health. 2018. Annual Data Explorer 2017/18: New Zealand Health Survey [Data File]. URL: https://minhealthnz.shinyapps.io/nz-health-survey-2017-18-annual-data-explorer/ (Accessed 11.04.19)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2016-2017

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:12670
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2015-2016

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:13781
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey 2015-2016. Available at: http://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2015-16-new-zealand-health-survey (Accessed 15 December 2016)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2014-2015

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:13497
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey 2014-2015. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2014-15-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 16.12.2015)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2013-2014

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:13,309
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2012-2013

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:11937
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2011-2012

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:10524
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2006-2007

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:12488
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Children, 2022-2023

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:2029
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of Key Results 2022/23: New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2022-23-new-zealand-health-survey (Accessed 18.12.23)
Cutoffs:IOTF

Children, 2020-2021

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:2,954
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2020/2021 available at https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2020-21-new-zealand-health-survey. Accessed 08.11.21.
Cutoffs:IOTF

Children, 2019-2020

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:>3000
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2019/20 available at https://ministryofhealthnewzealand.cmail19.com/t/i-l-mjrkhil-yhhldiiiid-r/ (last accessed 19.11.20)
Definitions:IOTF International Cut off
Cutoffs:IOTF

Children, 2017-2018

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:3,566
Area covered:National
References:Ministry of Health. 2018. Annual Data Explorer 2017/18: New Zealand Health Survey [Data File]. URL: https://minhealthnz.shinyapps.io/nz-health-survey-2017-18-annual-data-explorer/ (Accessed 11.04.19)
Notes:IOTF international cut off points used
Cutoffs:IOTF

Children, 2015-2016

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:4721
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey 2015-2016. Available at: http://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2015-16-new-zealand-health-survey (Accessed 15 December 2016)
Cutoffs:IOTF

Children, 2014-2015

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:4754
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey 2014-2015. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2014-15-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 16.12.2015)
Notes:IOTF Cut-offs used
Cutoffs:IOTF

Overweight/obesity by region

Adults, 2017-2019

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:68580
Area covered:National
References:Ministry of Health. 2021. Regional Data Explorer 2017–2020: New Zealand Health Survey [Data File]. URL: https://minhealthnz.shinyapps.io/nz-health-survey-2017-2020-regional-update
Notes:Some region names have been shortened, see survey for full region names
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2017-2019

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:68580
Area covered:National
References:Ministry of Health. 2021. Regional Data Explorer 2017–2020: New Zealand Health Survey [Data File]. URL: https://minhealthnz.shinyapps.io/nz-health-survey-2017-2020-regional-update
Notes:Some region names have been shortened, see survey for full region names
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2017-2019

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:68580
Area covered:National
References:Ministry of Health. 2021. Regional Data Explorer 2017–2020: New Zealand Health Survey [Data File]. URL: https://minhealthnz.shinyapps.io/nz-health-survey-2017-2020-regional-update
Notes:Some region names have been shortened, see survey for full region names
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Children, 2017-2020

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:18530
Area covered:National
References:Ministry of Health. 2021. Regional Data Explorer 2017–2020: New Zealand Health Survey [Data File]. URL: https://minhealthnz.shinyapps.io/nz-health-survey-2017-2020-regional-update
Notes:Some region names have been shortened, see survey for full names
Cutoffs:IOTF

Boys, 2017-2020

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:18530
Area covered:National
References:Ministry of Health. 2021. Regional Data Explorer 2017–2020: New Zealand Health Survey [Data File]. URL: https://minhealthnz.shinyapps.io/nz-health-survey-2017-2020-regional-update
Notes:Some region names have been shortened, see survey for full names
Cutoffs:IOTF

Girls, 2017-2020

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:18530
Area covered:National
References:Ministry of Health. 2021. Regional Data Explorer 2017–2020: New Zealand Health Survey [Data File]. URL: https://minhealthnz.shinyapps.io/nz-health-survey-2017-2020-regional-update
Notes:Some region names have been shortened, see survey for full names
Cutoffs:IOTF

Overweight/obesity by socio-economic group

Men, 2022-2023

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:6799
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of Key Results 2022/23: New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2022-23-new-zealand-health-survey (Accessed 18.12.23)
Definitions:Overweight/Obesity based on standard WHO adult cut-offs except for 15-17 year olds where IOTF International cutoffs are used
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2022-2023

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:6799
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of Key Results 2022/23: New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2022-23-new-zealand-health-survey (Accessed 18.12.23)
Definitions:Overweight/Obesity based on standard WHO adult cut-offs except for 15-17 year olds where IOTF International cutoffs are used
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2020-2021

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:9709
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2020/2021 available at https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2020-21-new-zealand-health-survey (Accessed 18.12.2023)
Definitions:Overweight/Obesity based on standard adult WHO cut-off except for 15-17 year olds where IOTF International cutoffs are used.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2020-2021

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:9709
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2020/2021 available at https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2020-21-new-zealand-health-survey (Accessed 18.12.2023)
Definitions:Overweight/Obesity based on standard adult WHO cut-off except for 15-17 year olds where IOTF International cutoffs are used.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2019-2020

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:9500
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2019/20 available at https://ministryofhealthnewzealand.cmail19.com/t/i-l-mjrkhil-yhhldiiiid-r/ (last accessed 19.11.20)
Definitions:Overweight/Obesity based on standard adult cut off except for 15-17 year olds where IOTF International Cut offs are used
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2019-2020

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:9500
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2019/20 available at https://ministryofhealthnewzealand.cmail19.com/t/i-l-mjrkhil-yhhldiiiid-r/ (last accessed 19.11.20)
Definitions:Overweight/Obesity based on standard adult cut off except for 15-17 year olds where IOTF International Cut offs are used
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2018-2019

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12,580
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2018-2019

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12,580
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2017-2018

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12,823
Area covered:National
References:Ministry of Health. 2018. Annual Data Explorer 2017/18: New Zealand Health Survey [Data File]. URL: https://minhealthnz.shinyapps.io/nz-health-survey-2017-18-annual-data-explorer/ (Accessed 15.04.19)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2017-2018

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12,823
Area covered:National
References:Ministry of Health. 2018. Annual Data Explorer 2017/18: New Zealand Health Survey [Data File]. URL: https://minhealthnz.shinyapps.io/nz-health-survey-2017-18-annual-data-explorer/ (Accessed 15.04.19)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2016-2017

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12670
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2016-2017

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12670
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2015-2016

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:13781
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey 2015-2016. Available at: http://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2015-16-new-zealand-health-survey (Accessed 15 December 2016)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2015-2016

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:13781
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey 2015-2016. Available at: http://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2015-16-new-zealand-health-survey (Accessed 15 December 2016)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2014-2015

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12769
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey 2014-2015. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2014-15-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 16.12.2015)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2014-2015

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12769
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey 2014-2015. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2014-15-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 16.12.2015)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2013-2014

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:13,309
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2013-2014

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:13,309
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2012-2013

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:11937
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2012-2013

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:11937
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2011-2012

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:10524
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2011-2012

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:10524
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2006-2007

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12488
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2006-2007

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12488
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Children, 2020-2021

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:2954
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2020/2021 available athttps://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2020-21-new-zealand-health-survey Accessed 08.11.21.
Cutoffs:IOTF

Boys, 2019-2020

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:>3000
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2019/20 available at https://ministryofhealthnewzealand.cmail19.com/t/i-l-mjrkhil-yhhldiiiid-r/ (last accessed 19.11.20)
Definitions:IOTF International Cut Off Points
Cutoffs:IOTF

Girls, 2019-2020

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:>3000
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2019/20 available at https://ministryofhealthnewzealand.cmail19.com/t/i-l-mjrkhil-yhhldiiiid-r/ (last accessed 19.11.20)
Definitions:IOTF International Cut Off Points
Cutoffs:IOTF

Boys, 2017-2018

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:3,566
Area covered:National
References:Ministry of Health. 2018. Annual Data Explorer 2017/18: New Zealand Health Survey [Data File]. URL: https://minhealthnz.shinyapps.io/nz-health-survey-2017-18-annual-data-explorer/ (Accessed 11.04.19)
Notes:IOTF international cut off points used
Cutoffs:IOTF

Girls, 2017-2018

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:3,566
Area covered:National
References:Ministry of Health. 2018. Annual Data Explorer 2017/18: New Zealand Health Survey [Data File]. URL: https://minhealthnz.shinyapps.io/nz-health-survey-2017-18-annual-data-explorer/ (Accessed 11.04.19)
Notes:IOTF international cut off points used
Cutoffs:IOTF

Boys, 2015-2016

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:4721
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey 2015-2016. Available at: http://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2015-16-new-zealand-health-survey (Accessed 15 December 2016)
Cutoffs:IOTF

Girls, 2015-2016

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:4721
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey 2015-2016. Available at: http://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2015-16-new-zealand-health-survey (Accessed 15 December 2016)
Cutoffs:IOTF

Children, 2011-2013

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:Large National Survey (approx 4000 children per year)
Area covered:National
References:Ministry of Health. 2015. Understanding Excess Body Weight: New Zealand Health Survey. Wellington: Ministry of Health.
Notes:This report uses the revised International Obesity Task Force (IOTF) BMI reference values to classify overweight and obesity in children and adolescents aged 2–17 years (Cole et al 2012)
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.

Adults, 2022-2023

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:6799
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of Key Results 2022/23: New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2022-23-new-zealand-health-survey (Accessed 18.12.23)
Definitions:Overweight/Obesity based on standard WHO adult cut-offs except for 15-17 year olds where IOTF International cutoffs are used
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2020-2021

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:9,709
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2020/2021 available at https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2020-21-new-zealand-health-survey. Accessed 08.11.21.
Cutoffs:Overweight/Obesity based on standard adult cut off except for 15-17 year olds where IOTF International cutoffs are used
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2019-2020

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:9500
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2019/20 available at https://ministryofhealthnewzealand.cmail19.com/t/i-l-mjrkhil-yhhldiiiid-r/ (last accessed 19.11.20)
Definitions:Overweight/Obesity based on standard adult cut off except for 15-17 year olds where IOTF International Cut offs are used
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2019-2020

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:9500
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2019/20 available at https://ministryofhealthnewzealand.cmail19.com/t/i-l-mjrkhil-yhhldiiiid-r/ (last accessed 19.11.20)
Definitions:Overweight/Obesity based on standard adult cut off except for 15-17 year olds where IOTF International Cut offs are used
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2018-2019

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12,580
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2018-2019

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12,580
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2017-2018

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12,823
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2017-2018

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12,823
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2016-2017

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12670
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2016-2017

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12670
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2015-2016

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:13781
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2015-2016

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:13781
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2014-2015

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12769
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey 2014-2015. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2014-15-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 16.12.2015)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2014-2015

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12769
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey 2014-2015. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2014-15-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 16.12.2015)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2013-2014

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:13,309
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2013-2014

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:13,309
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2012-2013

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:11937
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2012-2013

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:11937
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2011-2012

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:10524
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2011-2012

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:10524
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2006-2007

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12488
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2006-2007

Survey type:Measured
Age:15+
Sample size:12488
Area covered:National
References:New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2018-19-new-zealand-health-survey (last accessed 14.07.20)
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Children, 2022-2023

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:2029
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of Key Results 2022/23: New Zealand Health Survey. https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2022-23-new-zealand-health-survey (Accessed 18.12.23)
Cutoffs:IOTF

Children, 2020-2021

Survey type:Measured
Sample size:2,954
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2020/2021 available at https://www.health.govt.nz/publication/annual-update-key-results-2020-21-new-zealand-health-survey. Accessed 08.11.21.
Cutoffs:IOTF

Boys, 2019-2020

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:>3000
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2019/20 available at https://ministryofhealthnewzealand.cmail19.com/t/i-l-mjrkhil-yhhldiiiid-r/ (last accessed 19.11.20)
Definitions:IOTF International Cut off
Cutoffs:IOTF

Girls, 2019-2020

Survey type:Measured
Age:2-14
Sample size:>3000
Area covered:National
References:Annual Update of New Zealand Health Survey 2019/20 available at https://ministryofhealthnewzealand.cmail19.com/t/i-l-mjrkhil-yhhldiiiid-r/ (last accessed 19.11.20)
Definitions:IOTF International Cut off
Cutoffs:IOTF

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)

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)

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

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 10.01.2259
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 10.01.2259
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 10.01.2259
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 10.01.2259
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 10.01.2259
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 10.01.2259
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 10.01.2259
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 10.01.2259
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 10.01.2259
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 10.01.2259
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 10.01.2259
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 10.01.2259
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 (%).

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Policies, Interventions and Actions

Healthy Food and Drink Guidance – Early Learning Services

The guidance supports boards, principals, canteen managers and food service providers to adopt and implement a policy for their school and guidance on creating supportive environments for children in early learning services.

Categories:Industry/Government regulations - voluntary /pledges
Year(s):2020 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:www.health.govt.nz
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Ministry of Health. 2020. Healthy Food and Drink Guidance – Early Learning Services. Wellington: Ministry of Health.

Healthy Food and Drink Guidance – Schools

The guidance supports boards, principals, canteen managers and food service providers to adopt and implement a policy for their school and guidance on creating supportive environments for children.

Categories:Industry/Government regulations - voluntary /pledges
Year(s):2020 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:www.health.govt.nz
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Ministry of Health. 2020. Healthy Food and Drink Guidance – Schools. Wellington: Ministry of Health.

National Healthy food and drink policy (Health Sector)

This 2nd edition follows a review of the Policy by the Network two years on from its introduction. The review focused on ways to make the Policy more practical and easy to follow, while still maintaining its alignment to healthy eating as described by the Ministry of Health’s Eating and Activity Guidelines for New Zealand Adults.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2019 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:www.health.govt.nz
Linked document:Download linked document
References:National District Health Board Food and Drink Environments Network 2019: National Healthy Food and Drink Policy (2nd ed). Wellington: Ministry of Health

Food Industry Taskforce Report

Leading food and beverage industry members have recommended a package of practical measures that could contribute to the broader range of Government initiatives addressing obesity.

Categories:Industry/Government regulations - voluntary /pledges
Year(s):2018 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:www.health.govt.nz
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Food Industry Taskforce on Addressing Factors Contributing to Obesity FINAL REPORT TO MINISTERS OF HEALTH AND FOOD SAFETY (2018)

Clinical Guidelines for Weight Management in New Zealand Adults

Clinical guidance for primary health care practitioners and others who provide advice on weight management for New Zealand adults

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2017 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:www.health.govt.nz
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Ministry of Health. 2017. Clinical Guidelines for Weight Management in New Zealand Adults. Wellington: Ministry of Health.

Sit Less, Move More, Sleep Well: Active play guidelines for under-fives

The Guidelines provide population health advice to support health practitioners, early childhood educators, regional sports trusts and others who provide advice to parents, caregivers and whānau or families on physical activity for children under five years of age.

Categories:Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Categories (partial):Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2017 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:www.health.govt.nz
References:Ministry of Health. 2017. Sit Less, Move More, Sleep Well: Active play guidelines for under-fives. Wellington: Ministry of Health.

Children's Code for Advertising Food 2016 (updated from 2010)

This Code provides the "appropriate guidelines" for food advertisements that influence children.

Categories:Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2016 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Advertising Standards Authority (ASA)
Find out more:www.asa.co.nz
Linked document:Download linked document

Clinical Guidelines for Weight Management in New Zealand Children and Young People

Clinical guidance for primary health care practitioners and others who provide advice on weight management for New Zealand children and young people aged 2 to 18 years

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2016 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:www.health.govt.nz
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Ministry of Health. 2016. Clinical Guidelines for Weight Management in New Zealand Children and Young People. Wellington: Ministry of Health.

Healthy Food and Drink Policy for Organisations

Healthy eating is essential for good health and wellbeing, and supports a healthy productive workforce. The Policy enables organisations to demonstrate commitment to the health and wellbeing of staff, and visitors by providing healthy food and drink options consistent with the Eating and Activity Guidelines.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2016 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:www.health.govt.nz
References:Ministry of Health. 2016. Healthy Food and Drink Policy for Organisations. Wellington: Ministry of Health.

Weight Management in 2–5 Year Olds

Weight Management in 2–5 Year Olds is a practical resource to equip health providers with the most up-to-date advice to monitor, assess and manage children who are overweight and obese. The resource presents a step-by-step diagram which is designed to facilitate clinical decision-making.

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2016 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:www.health.govt.nz
References:Ministry of Health. 2016. Weight Management in 2–5 Year Olds. Wellington: Ministry of Health.

Childhood Obesity Plan

The Childhood Obesity Plan is a package of initiatives aims to prevent and manage obesity in children and young people up to 18 years of age.

Categories:Evidence of National Obesity Strategy/Policy or Action plan
Year(s):2015 (ongoing)
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:www.health.govt.nz

Eating and Activity Guidelines for New Zealand Adults

This document is the first of the Eating and Activity Guidelines (EAG) Series. It provides evidence-based population health advice on healthy eating and being physically active.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2015 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:www.health.govt.nz
Linked document:Download linked document

Health Star Rating

The Health Star Rating is a front-of-pack labelling system that rates the overall nutritional profile of packaged food and assigns it a rating. It provides a quick, easy, standard way to compare similar packaged foods. It is being implemented on a voluntary basis by the food industry.

Categories:Labelling Regulation/Guidelines
Year(s):2014 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Find out more:healthstarrating.gov.au

Healthy Auckland Together

Healthy Auckland Together is a coalition of 21 organisations representing local government, mana whenua, health agencies, NGOs, university and consumer interest groups. Through collaboration, profile raising and monitoring, the coalition aims to improve nutrition, increase physical activity and reduce obesity focusing on policy, infrastructure design and planning, and environments.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2014 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Auckland Regional Public Health Service
Find out more:www.healthyaucklandtogether.org.nz
Linked document:Download linked document

Healthy Families NZ (HFNZ)

An initiative that aims to improve people's health where they live, learn, work and play in order to prevent chronic disease. The most visible aspect of HFNZ is the establishment of 10 HFNZ communities which started in 2014.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2014 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:www.health.govt.nz
Linked document:Download linked document

Eating and Activity Guidelines Technical Advisory Group

To provide evidence based nutrition advice for the development of New Zealand's national dietary guidelines which are part of the Eating and Activity Guidelines Series.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2013 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:www.health.govt.nz
References:https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en/node/27066

Eating and Activity Guidelines Technical Advisory Group

To provide evidence based nutrition advice for the development of New Zealand's national dietary guidelines which are part of the Eating and Activity Guidelines Series.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2013 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adults and children
Organisation:Ministry of Health
Find out more:www.health.govt.nz
References:https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en/node/27066

Under 5 Energize (U5E)

Under 5 Energize (U5E) is a nutrition and physical activity programme delivered to early childhood centres in 4 high deprivation areas in Waikato, New Zealand. There are 6 key goals which are: _x000D__x000D_ 1. More active play every day_x000D__x000D_ 2. Water and milk as the best choice_x000D__x000D_ 3. Less sweet drinks_x000D__x000D_ 4. Daily fruit and vegetables_x000D__x000D_ 5. Less energy dense snacks_x000D__x000D_ 6. Less screen time

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2013-2020
Target age group:Children
Organisation:Sport Waikato
Find out more:www.sportwaikato.org.nz

New Zealand Food and Nutrition Guidelines

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

Nutrient content lists

In New Zealand, producers and retailers are required by law to provide a list of the nutrient content of pre-packaged food products (with limited exceptions), even in the absence of a nutrition or health claim. The rules define which nutrients must be listed and on what basis (eg per 100g/per serving).

Categories:Labelling Regulation/Guidelines
Target age group:Adults and children
References:https://policydatabase.wcrf.org/level_one?page=nourishing-level-one#step2=0#step3=327

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Contextual factors

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

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Labelling

Is there mandatory nutrition labelling?Present
Front-of-package labelling?Present
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?Present
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?Present
Evidence-based dietary guidelines and/or RDAs?Present
National target(s) on reducing obesity?Unknown
Guidelines/policy on obesity treatment?Present
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

Last updated September 13, 2022

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