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Evaluation of the Fighting Obesity Campaign in Turkey

This study aimed to determine the effect of the 'Fighting Obesity Campaign' on health behaviour. It found that 28.5% of survey participants reported desired behavioural changes after viewing the campaign in the media.

Türkiye Consensus Report on the Multidisciplinary Obesity Treatment in Adults

This consensus report, prepared by professional organisations for treating obesity, provides evidence-based guidance for obesity centers to perform standard patient management using a multidisciplinary approach model. It is intended to serve as the basis for revising the national protocol of the obesity centers of the Turkish Ministry of Health.

Commercial Determinants of Noncommunicable Diseases in the WHO European Region

This report highlights the substantial impact of commercial determinants on noncommunicable diseases (‎NCDs)‎ in the WHO European Region. Nearly 7500 deaths per day in the Region are attributed to commercial determinants, such as tobacco, alcohol, processed food, fossil fuels and occupational practices. These commercial products and practices contribute to 25% of all deaths in the Region. The report’s chapters systematically explore various facets of how commercial interests exacerbate NCDs and key strategies used by commercial actors to negatively influence NCD-related policies at the national and international level. The report also provides selected case studies from the Region to illustrate key strategies and outcomes of industry influence on health policies. The report then calls for urgent and coordinated action to address the commercial determinants of NCDs. It advocates for building coalitions based on the values of equity, sustainability, and resilience. Public health actors are urged to develop competencies in economic and legal frameworks, enforce transparency, and manage conflicts of interest effectively. The report underscores the need for robust financial reforms and strict regulation to curb industry power and protect public health. By implementing these strategies, the Region can accelerate progress towards global NCD targets and Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Strategic Plan (2024-2028)

This Strategic Plan outlines all of the Turkish Ministry of Health's objectives for the 2024-28 period. It includes a goal to improve public health, with targets to reduce adult obesity prevalence from 29.1% in 2023 to 27% by 2028, adult overweight from 33.6% to 33.5% and childhood obesity from 11.4% to 11.25%. (Document in Turkish)

Obesity Centers

The Ministry of Health has opened a number of obesity centers within authorised health facilities to treat obesity patients with a multidisciplinary approach model. Treatment can include a personalised diet program, therapy, bariatric surgery, and physiotherapy.

Baby-friendly hospitals in Turkey: evaluation of adherence to the Ten Steps to Successful Breastfeeding

The Baby-Friendly Hospital Inititative (BFHI) is a WHO and UNICEF programme to protect, support, and promote breastfeeding. This study evaluates adherence to, and the results of, the initiative in Turkey in 2018-19.

Cardiovascular Diseases Prevention and Control Programme (2021-2026)

National strategy to prevent and control cardiovascular diseases in Turkey. To achieve this, there are plans to address leading risk factors including obesity, physical inactivity, and unhealthy diet among others.

Turkey Cancer Control Programme

National strategy to control and prevent cancer in Turkey. The risk factors to be addressed include overweight and obesity, insufficient physical activity, and poor nutrition among others.

Cities for Better Health - Istanbul

Istanbul joined the Cities for Better Health programme in 2020. The programme aims to promote actions to create a healthier urban environment. In Istanbul, the priority is to prevent obesity among children.

Limit on trans fat content

Measures to limit or virtually eliminate industrially-produced trans fatty acids in food intended for the final consumer and/or for supply to retail. Adopted by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry from May 2020. (Available only in Turkish language)

Notification on School Food

National mandatory standards for food available in schools adopted by Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry from October 2020. (Available only in Turkish language)

European practical and patient-centred guidelines for adult obesity management in primary care

This article aims to provide obesity management guidelines specifically tailored to GPs, favouring a practical patient-centred approach. The focus is on GP communication and motivational interviewing as well as on therapeutic patient education. The new guidelines highlight the importance of avoiding stigmatization, something frequently seen in different health care settings. In addition, managing the psychological aspects of the disease, such as improving self-esteem, body image and quality of life must not be neglected.

Physical Activity Guide for Adults with Chronic Disease

These guidelines provide recommendations for physical activity for adults with a range of chronic diseases. (Document in English)

Turkey Healthy Nutrition and Active Life Program: Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Adult and Childhood Obesity and Physical Activity 2019-2023

National strategy to prevent and control obesity in Turkey. These include plans to create healthy food environments, reduce marketing pressure to children, and promote physical activity.

The Turkey Pledge

2018 Update to the Turkey pledge

National Labelling Guidelines

Mandatory national labelling guidelines for pre-packaged food approved by the Minister of Food, Agriculture and Livestock and adopted from January 2017. (Available only in Turkish language)

NCD Country Profiles 2018 (Obesity Targets)

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

Obesity and Diabetes Clinical Guide for Primary Health Care Institutions

This document provides guidance for interventions for obesity and diabetes in primary health care institutions.

Physical activity strategy for the WHO European Region 2016-2025

The strategy focuses on physical activity as a leading factor in health and well-being in the European Region, with particular attention to the burden of non-communicable diseases associated with insufficient activity levels and sedentary behaviour. It aims to cover all forms of physical activity throughout the life-course.

Dietary Guidelines for Turkey (Turkiye Beslenme Rehberi)

Turkey published its food-based dietary guidelines in 2004. The English version was published in 2006. These were updated in 2015.

2014/7127 Special Consumption Tax Law

Mandatory volume or weight based specific excise tax on unhealthy food or drink products adopted by Bakanlar Kurulu from December 2014. (Available only in Turkish language)

Healthy Eating and Active Life Program of Turkey

Regulation on Broadcast Marketing to Children

Advertising aimed at children and young people shall not encourage or condone excessive consumption of foods and beverages containing substances the excessive consumption of which is not recommended, such as fats, trans fatty acids, salt or sodium and sugars. Adopted from April 2014. (Available only in Turkish language)

Turkiye Fiziksel Aktivite Rehberi (Turkey Physical Activity Guide)

Guidance on physical activity. Document in Turkish

Voluntary Salt Reduction

The Ministry of Health began working in 2011 to gradually reduce salt consumption in Turkey through voluntary agreements with the food sector to reduce sodium content in manufactured food products. In line with WHO goals, the target is to reduce salt consumption by 30% in 2025. with a daily consumption level of 5g per person.

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

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