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  • Comorbilità
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Rischio nazionale di obesità *7/10This is a composite ‘obesity risk’ score (out of 10, the highest risk) based on obesity prevalence, rate of increase, likelihood of meeting the 2025 target, treatment indicator and childhood stunting levels.Rischio di obesità infantile *7,5/11This is a ‘risk score’ for each country’s likelihood of having or acquiring a major childhood obesity problem during the 2020s, taking account of current prevalence levels and risk for future obesity (based on stunting among infants, maternal obesity, maternal smoking, and breastfeeding rates).
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Ripartizioni della popolazione

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Fattori

Consumo di frutta

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Comorbilità

Prevalenza del diabete

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Politiche (disponibile solo in inglese)

Strategia nazionale sull'obesità

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Contextual factors

Contextual factors

Prevalenza dell'obesità

Adulti, 2018-2022

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Età:18+
Dimensioni del campione:4856
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Statistics of Health Promotion 2022. Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, R.O.C (TAIWAN), 2024. https://www.hpa.gov.tw/EngPages/Detail.aspx?nodeid=3850&pid=18598 [Accessed 01.08.25]
Note (disponibile solo in inglese):Data from Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan 2018-2022. Health Promotion Administration.
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Overweight: 24 ≤ BMI < 27kg/m²; and obese: BMI ≥27kg/m²
Cutoffs:Taiwanese cutoffs
Salvo diversa indicazione, il sovrappeso si riferisce a un BMI compreso tra 25 kg e 29,9 kg/m², l'obesità si riferisce a un BMI superiore a 30 kg/m².
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Adulti, 2017-2020

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Età:18+
Dimensioni del campione:4633
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Statistics of Health Promotion 2022. Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, R.O.C (TAIWAN), 2024. https://www.hpa.gov.tw/EngPages/Detail.aspx?nodeid=3850&pid=18598 [Accessed 01.08.25]
Note (disponibile solo in inglese):Data from Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan 2017-2020. Health Promotion Administration.
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Overweight: 24 ≤ BMI < 27kg/m²; and obese: BMI ≥27kg/m²
Cutoffs:Taiwanese cutoffs
Salvo diversa indicazione, il sovrappeso si riferisce a un BMI compreso tra 25 kg e 29,9 kg/m², l'obesità si riferisce a un BMI superiore a 30 kg/m².
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Adulti, 2015-2018

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Età:18+
Dimensioni del campione:3603
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Statistics of Health Promotion 2022. Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, R.O.C (TAIWAN), 2024. https://www.hpa.gov.tw/EngPages/Detail.aspx?nodeid=3850&pid=18598 [Accessed 01.08.25]
Note (disponibile solo in inglese):Data from Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan 2015-2018. Health Promotion Administration.
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Overweight: 24 ≤ BMI < 27kg/m²; Obese: BMI ≥27kg/m²
Cutoffs:Taiwanese cutoffs
Salvo diversa indicazione, il sovrappeso si riferisce a un BMI compreso tra 25 kg e 29,9 kg/m², l'obesità si riferisce a un BMI superiore a 30 kg/m².
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Adulti, 2013-2016

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Età:18+
Dimensioni del campione:1622
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Statistics of Health Promotion 2022. Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, R.O.C (TAIWAN), 2024. https://www.hpa.gov.tw/EngPages/Detail.aspx?nodeid=3850&pid=18598 [Accessed 01.08.25]
Note (disponibile solo in inglese):Data from Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan 2013-2016. Health Promotion Administration.
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Overweight: 24 ≤ BMI < 27kg/m²; and obese: BMI ≥27kg/m²
Cutoffs:Taiwanese cutoffs
Salvo diversa indicazione, il sovrappeso si riferisce a un BMI compreso tra 25 kg e 29,9 kg/m², l'obesità si riferisce a un BMI superiore a 30 kg/m².
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Adulti, 2013-2014

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Età:19+
Dimensioni del campione:1440
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Chang HC, Yang HC, Chang HY, et al. Morbid obesity in Taiwan: Prevalence, trends, associated social demographics, and lifestyle factors. PLoS One. 2017;12(2):e0169577. Published 2017 Feb 2. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0169577
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Taiwanese cutoffs shown for BMI greater than or equal to 30kg/m² to allow comparison with standard WHO cutoffs.
Salvo diversa indicazione, il sovrappeso si riferisce a un BMI compreso tra 25 kg e 29,9 kg/m², l'obesità si riferisce a un BMI superiore a 30 kg/m².
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Adulti, 2013-2014

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Età:19+
Dimensioni del campione:1440
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Chang HC, Yang HC, Chang HY, et al. Morbid obesity in Taiwan: Prevalence, trends, associated social demographics, and lifestyle factors. PLoS One. 2017;12(2):e0169577. Published 2017 Feb 2. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0169577
Cutoffs:Taiwanese cut offs
Salvo diversa indicazione, il sovrappeso si riferisce a un BMI compreso tra 25 kg e 29,9 kg/m², l'obesità si riferisce a un BMI superiore a 30 kg/m².
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Adulti, 2005-2008

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Età:19+
Dimensioni del campione:1673
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Chang HC, Yang HC, Chang HY, et al. Morbid obesity in Taiwan: Prevalence, trends, associated social demographics, and lifestyle factors. PLoS One. 2017;12(2):e0169577. Published 2017 Feb 2. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0169577
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Taiwanese cutoffs shown for BMI greater than or equal to 30kg/m² to allow comparison with standard WHO cutoffs.
Salvo diversa indicazione, il sovrappeso si riferisce a un BMI compreso tra 25 kg e 29,9 kg/m², l'obesità si riferisce a un BMI superiore a 30 kg/m².
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Adulti, 2003-2006

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Età:19+
Dimensioni del campione:2787
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Yeh, Chih-Jung, et al. "Time Trend of Obesity, the Metabolic Syndrome and Related Dietary Pattern in Taiwan: From NAHSIT 1993-1996 to NAHSIT 2005-2008." Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vol. 20, no. 2, 2011, pp. 292-300.
Note (disponibile solo in inglese):BMI >27 also available NB. Combined adult data estimated. These estimates were calculated by weighting male and female survey results. Weighting based on World Bank Population % total female 2019 (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL.FE.ZS - accessed 21.10.20)'
Salvo diversa indicazione, il sovrappeso si riferisce a un BMI compreso tra 25 kg e 29,9 kg/m², l'obesità si riferisce a un BMI superiore a 30 kg/m².
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Adulti, 1993-1996

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Età:19+
Dimensioni del campione:3071
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Chang HC, Yang HC, Chang HY, et al. Morbid obesity in Taiwan: Prevalence, trends, associated social demographics, and lifestyle factors. PLoS One. 2017;12(2):e0169577. Published 2017 Feb 2. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0169577
Cutoffs:Taiwanese cut offs
Salvo diversa indicazione, il sovrappeso si riferisce a un BMI compreso tra 25 kg e 29,9 kg/m², l'obesità si riferisce a un BMI superiore a 30 kg/m².
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Adulti, 1993-1996

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Età:19+
Dimensioni del campione:3071
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Chang HC, Yang HC, Chang HY, et al. Morbid obesity in Taiwan: Prevalence, trends, associated social demographics, and lifestyle factors. PLoS One. 2017;12(2):e0169577. Published 2017 Feb 2. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0169577
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Taiwanese cutoffs shown for BMI greater than or equal to 30kg/m² to allow comparison with standard WHO cutoffs.
Salvo diversa indicazione, il sovrappeso si riferisce a un BMI compreso tra 25 kg e 29,9 kg/m², l'obesità si riferisce a un BMI superiore a 30 kg/m².
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Adulti, 1993-1996

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Età:19+
Dimensioni del campione:2860
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Yeh, Chih-Jung, et al. "Time Trend of Obesity, the Metabolic Syndrome and Related Dietary Pattern in Taiwan: From NAHSIT 1993-1996 to NAHSIT 2005-2008." Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, vol. 20, no. 2, 2011, pp. 292-300.
Note (disponibile solo in inglese):BMI > 27 also available
Salvo diversa indicazione, il sovrappeso si riferisce a un BMI compreso tra 25 kg e 29,9 kg/m², l'obesità si riferisce a un BMI superiore a 30 kg/m².
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Bambini, 2017-2020

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Età:7-12
Dimensioni del campione:1198
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan (NAHSIT) 2017-2020: Results Report, https://www.hpa.gov.tw/EngPages/Detail.aspx?nodeid=1077&pid=6201 [Accessed 01.08.25]
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Child overweight and obesity assessed using the Ministry of Health and Welfare's "Recommended Body Mass Index (BMI) for Children and Adolescents", based on 1997 data from students in Taiwan and Fujian. Overweight: BMI-for-age >85th percentile, Obese: BMI-for-age >95th percentile. https://www.hpa.gov.tw/Pages/Detail.aspx?nodeid=542&pid=9547
Cutoffs:Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare
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Bambini, 2013-2016

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Età:7-12
Dimensioni del campione:1041
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Nutrition and Health Survey 2013-2016. Health Promotion Administration. https://www.hpa.gov.tw/EngPages/Detail.aspx?nodeid=1077&pid=6201 [Accessed 04.08.25]
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Child overweight and obesity assessed using the Ministry of Health and Welfare's "Recommended Body Mass Index (BMI) for Children and Adolescents", based on 1997 data from students in Taiwan and Fujian. Overweight: BMI-for-age >85th percentile, Obese: BMI-for-age >95th percentile. https://www.hpa.gov.tw/Pages/Detail.aspx?nodeid=542&pid=9547
Cutoffs:Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare
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Bambini, 2006-2007

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Età:10-18
Dimensioni del campione:29313
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Hsu YW, Liou TH, Liou YM, Chen HJ, Chien LY. Measurements and profiles of body weight misperceptions among Taiwanese teenagers: a national survey. Asia Pac J Clin Nutr. 2016;25(1):108-17. doi: 10.6133/apjcn.2016.25.2.08. PMID: 26965769.
Note (disponibile solo in inglese):Also has prevalence by of based on recommended BMI classification according to the Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare.
Cutoffs:IOTF
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Bambini, 2001

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Età:6-18
Dimensioni del campione:24586
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Chen LJ, Fox KR, Haase A and Wang JM. (2006). Obesity, fitness and health in Taiwanese children and adolescents. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 60: 1367 - 1375.
Note (disponibile solo in inglese):IOTF Cut off. Reference: Cole TJ, Bellizzi MC, Flegal KM, Dietz WH. Establishing a standard definition for child overweight and obesity worldwide: International survey. BMJ. 2000 May 6;320(7244):1240-3. NB. Combined child data estimated. These estimates were calculated by weighting male and female survey results. Weighting based on World Bank Population % total female 2019 (https://data.worldbank.org/indicator/SP.POP.TOTL.FE.ZS - accessed 21.10.20)'
Cutoffs:IOTF
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Bambini, 1999

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Età:6-17
Dimensioni del campione:13935
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Chen LJ, Fox KR, Haase A, Wang JM. Obesity, fitness and health in Taiwanese children and adolescents. EJCN 2006;online published ahead of print
Note (disponibile solo in inglese):IOTF Cut off. Reference: Cole TJ, Bellizzi MC, Flegal KM, Dietz WH. Establishing a standard definition for child overweight and obesity worldwide: International survey. BMJ. 2000 May 6;320(7244):1240-3
Cutoffs:IOTF
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Sovrappeso/obesità per età

Adulti, 2018-2022

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Dimensioni del campione:4856
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Statistics of Health Promotion 2022. Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, R.O.C (TAIWAN), 2024. https://www.hpa.gov.tw/EngPages/Detail.aspx?nodeid=3850&pid=18598 [Accessed 01.08.25]
Note (disponibile solo in inglese):Data from Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan 2018-2022. Health Promotion Administration.
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Overweight: 24 ≤ BMI < 27kg/m²; and obese: BMI ≥27kg/m²
Cutoffs:Taiwanese cutoffs
Salvo diversa indicazione, il sovrappeso si riferisce a un BMI compreso tra 25 kg e 29,9 kg/m², l'obesità si riferisce a un BMI superiore a 30 kg/m².
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Adulti, 2018-2022

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Dimensioni del campione:4856
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Statistics of Health Promotion 2022. Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, R.O.C (TAIWAN), 2024. https://www.hpa.gov.tw/EngPages/Detail.aspx?nodeid=3850&pid=18598 [Accessed 01.08.25]
Note (disponibile solo in inglese):Data from Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan 2018-2022. Health Promotion Administration.
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Overweight: 24 ≤ BMI < 27kg/m²; and obese: BMI ≥27kg/m²
Cutoffs:Taiwanese cutoffs
Salvo diversa indicazione, il sovrappeso si riferisce a un BMI compreso tra 25 kg e 29,9 kg/m², l'obesità si riferisce a un BMI superiore a 30 kg/m².
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Bambini, 2017-2020

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Dimensioni del campione:2214
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan (NAHSIT) 2017-2020: Results Report, https://www.hpa.gov.tw/EngPages/Detail.aspx?nodeid=1077&pid=6201 [Accessed 01.08.25]
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Child overweight and obesity assessed using the Ministry of Health and Welfare's "Recommended Body Mass Index (BMI) for Children and Adolescents", based on 1997 data from students in Taiwan and Fujian. Overweight: BMI-for-age >85th percentile, Obese: BMI-for-age >95th percentile. https://www.hpa.gov.tw/Pages/Detail.aspx?nodeid=542&pid=9547
Cutoffs:Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare
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Bambini, 2017-2020

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Dimensioni del campione:2214
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Nutrition and Health Survey in Taiwan (NAHSIT) 2017-2020: Results Report, https://www.hpa.gov.tw/EngPages/Detail.aspx?nodeid=1077&pid=6201 [Accessed 01.08.25]
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Child overweight and obesity assessed using the Ministry of Health and Welfare's "Recommended Body Mass Index (BMI) for Children and Adolescents", based on 1997 data from students in Taiwan and Fujian. Overweight: BMI-for-age >85th percentile, Obese: BMI-for-age >95th percentile. https://www.hpa.gov.tw/Pages/Detail.aspx?nodeid=542&pid=9547
Cutoffs:Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare
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Double burden of underweight & overweight

Adulti, 2022

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Età:20+
Riferimenti:NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC). Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults. Lancet 2024; published online Feb 29. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(23)02750-2.
Note (disponibile solo in inglese):Age Standardised estimates
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Combined prevalence of BMI<18.5 kg/m² and BMI>=30 kg/m² (double burden of underweight and obesity)
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Bambini, 2022

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Età:5-19
Riferimenti:NCD Risk Factor Collaboration (NCD-RisC). Worldwide trends in underweight and obesity from 1990 to 2022: a pooled analysis of 3663 population representative studies with 222 million children, adolescents, and adults. Lancet 2024; published online Feb 29. https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(23)02750-2.
Note (disponibile solo in inglese):Age standardised estimates
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Combined prevalence of BMI < -2SD and BMI > 2SD (double burden of thinness and obesity)
Cutoffs:BMI < -2SD and BMI > 2SD
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Estimated per capita fruit intake

Adulti, 2017

Età:25+
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Global Burden of Disease, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation http://ghdx.healthdata.org/
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Estimated per capita fruit intake (g/day)
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Estimated per capita processed meat intake

Adulti, 2017

Età:25+
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Global Burden of Disease, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation http://ghdx.healthdata.org/
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Estimated per capita processed meat intake (g per day)
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Estimated per capita whole grains intake

Adulti, 2017

Tipo di sondaggio:Misurato
Età:25+
Riferimenti:Global Burden of Disease, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation http://ghdx.healthdata.org/
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Estimated per-capita whole grains intake (g/day)
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Salute mentale - disturbi depressivi

Adulti, 2021

Età:20+
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Number living with depression per 100,000 population (adults 20+ years)
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Uomini, 2021

Età:20+
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Number living with depression per 100,000 population (adults 20+ years)
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Donne, 2021

Età:20+
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Number living with depression per 100,000 population (adults 20+ years)
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Bambini, 2021

Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Number living with depressive disorder per 100,000 population (Under 20 years of age)
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Ragazzi, 2021

Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Number living with depressive disorder per 100,000 population (Under 20 years of age)
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Ragazze, 2021

Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Number living with depressive disorder per 100,000 population (Under 20 years of age)
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Salute mentale - disturbi d'ansia

Adulti, 2021

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

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

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

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

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

Riferimenti:Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). GBD Compare Data Visualization. Global Burden of Disease (GBD) Study 2021. Seattle, WA: IHME, University of Washington, 2023. Available from http://vizhub.healthdata.org/gbd-compare. (Last accessed 23.04.25)
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Percent of population who cannot afford a healthy diet

Adulti, 2024-2024

Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:FAO. 2025. FAOSTAT: Cost and Affordability of a Healthy Diet (CoAHD). https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/CAHD. Licence: CC-BY-4.0. [Last Accessed 15.10.25]
Note (disponibile solo in inglese):The percent of the population whose food budget is below the cost of a healthy diet.
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Prevalenza del diabete

Adulti, 2024

Riferimenti:Reproduced with kind permission International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 11th edn. Brussels, Belgium:International Diabetes Federation, 2025. http://www.diabetesatlas.org
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Adulti, 2021

Età:20-79
Area coperta:Nazionale
Riferimenti:Reproduced with kind permission International Diabetes Federation.  IDF Diabetes Atlas, 10th edn. Brussels, Belgium:International Diabetes Federation, 2021. http://www.diabetesatlas.org
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Age-adjusted comparative prevalence of diabetes, %
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Adulti, 2019

Età:20-79
Riferimenti:Reproduced with kind permission International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 9th edn. Brussels,Belgium: 2019. Available at: https://www.diabetesatlas.org
Definizioni (disponibile solo in inglese):Diabetes age-adjusted comparative prevalence (%).
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Policies, Interventions and Actions

Amendments - Scope of Sale of Drinks and Snacks on Campus

This regulation sets nutritional restrictions on the sale of beverages and snacks on school campuses below junior high school level. Beverages and snacks must be below 250 kcal, and the calories provided by fat must be below 30% of the total among other restrictions. (Available only in Traditional Chinese)

Categories:Evidence of School Food Regulations
Year(s):2025 (ongoing)
Target age group:Bambini
Organisation:Ministry of Health and Welfare
Find out more:www.doe.gov.taipei
Linked document:Download linked document

Community Nutrition Care Operation Manual

A practical operation manual for community nutrition promotion centres. Since 2018, these centres have worked to improve the nutrition of the elderly population. They provide individual and group nutrition education, training for community medical personnel and volunteers, and coaching for restaurants to provide appropriate and healthy food for older people. (Available only in Traditional Chinese)

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Categories (partial):Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2024 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adulti
Organisation:Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare
Find out more:www.hpa.gov.tw
Linked document:Download linked document

Nutrition and Healthy Eating Promotion Act

This law intends to create a supportive environment for healthy eating, enhance public knowledge of healthy eating and nutrition, and improve public health. Implementation plans include the delivery of nutrition education in schools, government agencies, and public enterprises, and medical institutions. (Available only in Traditional Chinese)

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2024 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adulti e bambini
Organisation:Ministry of Health and Welfare
Find out more:www.hpa.gov.tw
Linked document:Download linked document

Evidence-based Guideline on Adult Obesity Prevention and Management 2023

Guidelines on obesity prevention and treatment, including recommendations for assessment, interventions and treatment. An update of the 2018 edition. (Available only in Traditional Chinese)

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2023 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adulti
Organisation:Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan Medicine Association for the Study of Obesity, Cochrane Taiwan
Find out more:taiwan.cochrane.org
Linked document:Download linked document

Regulations on Nutrition Labelling for Prepackaged Food Products

Mandatory national labelling guidelines for packaged foods and drinks, including nutritional content, calories, and recommended servings. Amended in 2021. (Available only in English language)

Categories:Labelling Regulation/Guidelines
Year(s):2021 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adulti
Organisation:Taiwan Food and Drug Administration
Linked document:Download linked document

Dietary Reference Intakes for Chinese People (8th edition)

The 8th edition of the Dietary Reference Intakes based on the nutritional state of the Taiwanese population. (Available only in Traditional Chinese)

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2020 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adulti e bambini
Organisation:Taiwan Food and Drug Administration
Find out more:www.hpa.gov.tw
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Public Places Breastfeeding Regulations

This regulation protects women's rights to breastfeed in public places and requires that an accessible breastfeeding environment for women who wish to breastfeed is provided.

Categories:Evidence of Breastfeeding promotion or related activity
Year(s):2019 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adulti e bambini
Organisation:Ministry of Health and Welfare
Linked document:Download linked document

Empirical Guidelines for the Prevention and Treatment of Childhood Obesity

Evidence-based guidelines for the prevention and treatment of childhood overweight and obesity. They are intended for clinicians and provide information on the epidemiology of obesity in children, prevention strategies, school health promotion interventions, and screening and treatment procedures. (Available only in Traditional Chinese)

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2018 (ongoing)
Target age group:Bambini
Organisation:Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare
Linked document:Download linked document

Evidence-based Guideline on Adult Obesity Prevention and Management 2018

Guidelines on obesity prevention and treatment. (Available only in Traditional Chinese)

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2018-2023
Target age group:Adulti
Organisation:Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taiwan Medicine Association for the Study of Obesity, Cochrane Taiwan
Find out more:taiwan.cochrane.org
Linked document:Download linked document

Restriction on the Use of Hydrogenated Oils in Edible Foods

This restriction stipulates that from July 1 2018, partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) must not be used in food in Taiwan.

Categories:Limit or ban on trans fats or PHOs
Year(s):2018 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adulti e bambini
Organisation:Ministry of Health and Welfare
Find out more:www.mohw.gov.tw

Taiwan's Obesity Prevention and Management Strategy

The Strategy outlines policies and strategies across different settings, including families, schools, workplaces, and healthcare institutions. Key objectives include strengthening healthcare services, creating supportive environments, enhancing awareness and education, and monitoring and evaluating obesity prevention efforts. The strategy does not specify numerical targets for reducing obesity prevalence but aims for a reduction in prevalence for school students and adults.

Categories:Evidence of National Obesity Strategy/Policy or Action plan
Year(s):2018 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adulti e bambini
Organisation:Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare
Find out more:www.hpa.gov.tw
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Guidelines for Front of Package Nutrition Labelling of Food Products

Guidance for voluntary front of package nutrition labelling of food products. The recommended labels include calorie, saturated fat, sugar, and sodium content in grams and as a percentage of daily reference value. (Available only in English language)

Categories:Labelling Regulation/Guidelines
Year(s):2017 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adulti e bambini
Organisation:Taiwan Food and Drug Administration
Linked document:Download linked document

National Physical Activity Guidelines

National guidelines for physical activity, providing evidence-based recommendations for children, adolescents, adults, and the elderly, as well as people with disabilities, people with chronic diseases, and pregnant and postpartum women. They are intended for health professionals and the public. (Available only in Traditional Chinese)

Categories:Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2017 (ongoing)
Target age group:Adulti e bambini
Organisation:Health Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare
Linked document:Download linked document

Regulations Governing the Advertising and Promotion of Foods Unsuitable for Long-Term Consumption by Children

These regulations came into force in January 2016, in accordance with Article 28, Paragraph 3 of the Food Safety and Sanitation Management Act. They restrict the advertising of "foods unsuitable for long-term consumption by children", including snacks, candies, beverages, ice creams, and foods supplied by establishments that directly serve food and drink which contain high levels of fat, saturated fat. sodium or sugar. These foods must not be advertised on children's television channels from 5pm to 9pm, cannot be claimed to replace regular meals, and cannot be promoted through toy rewards or giveaways. (Available only in Taiwanese language)

Categories:Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2016 (ongoing)
Target age group:Bambini
Organisation:Food and Drug Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare
Find out more:www.mohw.gov.tw
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No actions could be found for the above criteria.

Contextual factors

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

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Labelling

Is there mandatory nutrition labelling?Present
Front-of-package labelling?Present-(voluntary)
Back-of-pack nutrition declaration?Unknown
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)? Present
Are there any mandatory policies/marketing restrictions on the promotion of unhealthy food/drinks to children?Present
Mandatory restriction on broadcast media?Present
Mandatory restriction on non-broadcast media?Present
Voluntary policies/marketing restrictions on the promotion of unhealthy food/drinks to children?Absent
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?Absent
Comprehensive nutrition strategy?Present
Comprehensive physical activity strategy?Absent
Evidence-based dietary guidelines and/or RDAs?Present
National target(s) on reducing obesity?Absent
Promotion of breastfeeding?Present

Monitoring and surveillance

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

Governance and resource

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

Key

Present
Present (voluntary)
Incoming
Absent
Unknown

Last updated November 25, 2025

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