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Επιπολασμός της παχυσαρκίας

Ενήλικες, 2021-2023

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:4993
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Reanalysis of NHANES 2021-2023 by Rachel Jackson Leach, World Obesity Federation
Ορισμοί:Weighted
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 2017-2018

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:18+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:5429
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Reanalysis of NHANES 2017/18 by Rachel Jackson Leach, Jaynaide Powis World Obesity Federation
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 2015-2016

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:5406
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2015/16. Analysis conducted by the World Obesity Federation, Caroline Litts, Fiona Montague & R Jackson-Leach 2017
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 2013-2014

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:5455
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Flegal KM, Kruszon-Moran D, Carroll MD, Fryar CD, Ogden CL. Trends in Obesity Among Adults in the United States, 2005 to 2014. JAMA. 2016;315(21):2284-2291. doi:10.1001/jama.2016.6458.
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 2011-2012

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:5181
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Ruopeng An, “Prevalence and Trends of Adult Obesity in the US, 1999–2012”, ISRN Obesity, vol. 2014, Article ID 185132, 6 pages, 2014. doi:10.1155/2014/185132
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 2009-2010

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:5926
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES Survey - Published in Flegal KM, Carrolll MD, Kit BK, Ogden CL. Prevalence of Obesity and Trends in the Distribution of Body Mass Index Among US Adults, 1999-2010. JAMA Published online January 17, 2012. doi: 10.1001/jama.2012.39
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 2007-2008

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:5555
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Flegal KM, Carroll MD, Ogden CL and Curtin LR. (2010). Prevalence and trends in obesity among US adults, 1999-2008. Journal of the American Medical Association, 303 (3): 235 - 241.
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 2003-2004

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:4431
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Curtin LR, McDowell MA,Tabak CJ, & Flegal KM. (2006). Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in the United States, 1999-2004. The Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol 295(13):1549 - 1555.
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 2003

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Παραπομπές:Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Curtin LR, McDowell MA, Tabak CJ, Flegal KM. Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in the United States, 1999-2004. JAMA 2006;295(13):1549-1555
Σημειώσεις:1999-2000, 2001-2, 2003-4
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 2001-2002

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Παραπομπές:Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Curtin LR, McDowell MA, Tabak CJ, Flegal KM. Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in the United States, 1999-2004. JAMA 2006;295(13):1549-1555
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 2000

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Παραπομπές:Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Curtin LR, McDowell MA, Tabak CJ, Flegal KM. Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in the United States, 1999-2004. JAMA 2006;295(13):1549-1555
Σημειώσεις:1999-2000, 2001-2, 2003-4
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 1999-2000

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20-74
Μέγεθος δείγματος:3601
Παραπομπές:Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 1999

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Παραπομπές:Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Curtin LR, McDowell MA, Tabak CJ, Flegal KM. Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in the United States, 1999-2004. JAMA 2006;295(13):1549-1555
Σημειώσεις:1999-2000, 2001-2, 2003-4
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 1991

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20-74
Παραπομπές:Flegal KM, Carroll MD, Kuczmarski RJ, Johnson CL. Overweight and obesity in the United States: prevalence and trends, 1960-1994. International Journal of Obesity (1998);22:39-47
Σημειώσεις:1971-74 (marked as 1973), 1988-94 marked as 1991
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 1988-1994

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20-74
Παραπομπές:Flegal KM, Carroll MD, Kuczmarski RJ, Johnson CL. Overweight and obesity in the United States: prevalence and trends, 1960-1994. International Journal of Obesity (1998);22:39-47
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 1976

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20-74
Παραπομπές:Flegal KM, Carroll MD, Kuczmarski RJ, Johnson CL. Overweight and obesity in the United States: prevalence and trends, 1960-1994. International Journal of Obesity (1998);22:39-47
Σημειώσεις:1971-74 (marked as 1973), 1988-94 marked as 1991
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 1973

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20-74
Παραπομπές:Flegal KM, Carroll MD, Kuczmarski RJ, Johnson CL. Overweight and obesity in the United States: prevalence and trends, 1960-1994. International Journal of Obesity (1998);22:39-47
Σημειώσεις:1971-74 (marked as 1973), 1988-94 marked as 1991
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 1971-1974

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20-74
Παραπομπές:Flegal KM, Carroll MD, Kuczmarski RJ, Johnson CL. Overweight and obesity in the United States: prevalence and trends, 1960-1994. International Journal of Obesity (1998);22:39-47
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 1960-1962

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20-74
Παραπομπές:Flegal KM, Carroll MD, Kuczmarski RJ, Johnson CL. Overweight and obesity in the United States: prevalence and trends, 1960-1994. International Journal of Obesity (1998);22:39-47
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 1960

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20-74
Παραπομπές:Flegal KM, Carroll MD, Kuczmarski RJ, Johnson CL. Overweight and obesity in the United States: prevalence and trends, 1960-1994. International Journal of Obesity (1998);22:39-47
Σημειώσεις:1971-74 (marked as 1973), 1988-94 marked as 1991
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Παιδιά, 2017-2018

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:5-17
Μέγεθος δείγματος:2086
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Reanalysis of NHANES 2017/18 by Rachel Jackson Leach, Jaynaide Powis World Obesity Federation
Cutoffs:IOTF

Παιδιά, 2017-2020

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:2-19
Μέγεθος δείγματος:4749
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Stierman B, Afful J, Carroll MD, Chen TC, Davy O, Fink S, et al. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017–March 2020 prepandemic data files—Development of files and prevalence estimates for selected health outcomes. National Health Statistics Reports; no 158. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2021. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15620/cdc:106273
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Ορισμοί:Obesity is defined as a body mass index of greater than or equal to the age- and sex-specific 95th percentile of the 2000 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Growth Charts. Children and adolescents were included and categorized into age categories based on age at examination in months.

Παιδιά, 2015-2016

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:5-17
Μέγεθος δείγματος:2398
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2015/16. Analysis conducted by the World Obesity Federation, Caroline Litts, Fiona Montague & R Jackson-Leach 2017
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Cutoffs:IOTF

Παιδιά, 2013-2014

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Μέγεθος δείγματος:1927
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Data from NHANES 2013/14. Data reanalysed by Danielle Sharfman (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Rachel Jackson Leach on behalf of the World Obesity Federation
Σημειώσεις:Sample size based on 5-9yrs, 13-17yrs IOTF International Cut off
Cutoffs:IOTF

Παιδιά, 2011-2012

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:6-11
Μέγεθος δείγματος:1268
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Kit BK, Flegal KM. Prevalence of childhood and adult obesity in the United States, 2011-2012. JAMA (2014)26;311(8):806-14.
Σημειώσεις:85th & 95th Centile CDC cut off
Cutoffs:CDC

Παιδιά, 2009-2010

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:5-17
Μέγεθος δείγματος:2435
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES IASO analysis
Σημειώσεις:IOTF cut off (monthly)
Cutoffs:IOTF

Παιδιά, 2003-2004

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:6-17
Μέγεθος δείγματος:2613
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Lobstein T, Jackson - Leach R. Child overweight and obesity in the USA: prevalence rates according to IOTF definitions. Int J Pediatr Obes. 2007;2(1):62-4.
Σημειώσεις: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

Παιδιά, 2001-2002

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:6-11
Μέγεθος δείγματος:4258
Παραπομπές:Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Curtin LR, McDowell MA, Tabak CJ, Flegal KM. Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in the United States, 1999-2004. JAMA 2006;295(13):1549-1555
Σημειώσεις:Child Cut-Off: 85/95 Centile (see paper for further details)
Cutoffs:Other

Παιδιά, 1999-2000

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:6-11
Μέγεθος δείγματος:4018
Παραπομπές:Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Curtin LR, McDowell MA, Tabak CJ, Flegal KM. Prevalence of Overweight and Obesity in the United States, 1999-2004. JAMA 2006;295(13):1549-1555
Σημειώσεις:Cut-off point: 85/95 Centile (see paper for further details)
Cutoffs:Other

Παιδιά, 1988-1994

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:6-17
Μέγεθος δείγματος:6108
Παραπομπές:Wang Y, Monteiro C, Popkin B. Trends of obesity and underweight in older children and adolescents in the United States, Brazil, China, and Russia. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2002;75:971-7
Σημειώσεις: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

Παιδιά, 1971-1974

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:6-17
Μέγεθος δείγματος:4471
Παραπομπές:Wang Y, Monteiro C, Popkin B. Trends of obesity and underweight in older children and adolescents in the United States, Brazil, China, and Russia. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 2002;75:971-7
Σημειώσεις: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

0-5 years, 2017-2018

Ηλικία:0-5
Παραπομπές:NHANES: United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017-2018. Hyattsville, United States: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Σημειώσεις:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Ορισμοί:=>+2SD

0-5 years, 2015-2016

Ηλικία:0-5
Παραπομπές:NHANES: United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2015-2016. Hyattsville, United States: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Σημειώσεις:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Ορισμοί:=>+2SD

0-5 years, 2013-2014

Ηλικία:0-5
Παραπομπές:NHANES: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Data. Hyattsville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, [2013-14]
Σημειώσεις:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Ορισμοί:=>+2SD

0-5 years, 2011-2012

Ηλικία:0-5
Παραπομπές:NHANES: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Data. Hyattsville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, [2011-12]
Σημειώσεις:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Ορισμοί:=>+2SD

0-5 years, 2009-2010

Ηλικία:0-5
Παραπομπές:NHANES: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Data. Hyattsville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, [2009-10]
Σημειώσεις:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Ορισμοί:=>+2SD

0-5 years, 2007-2008

Ηλικία:0-5
Παραπομπές:NHANES: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Data. Hyattsville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, [2007-08]
Σημειώσεις:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Ορισμοί:=>+2SD

0-5 years, 2005-2006

Ηλικία:0-5
Παραπομπές:NHANES: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Data. Hyattsville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, [2005-06]
Σημειώσεις:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Ορισμοί:=>+2SD

0-5 years, 2003-2004

Ηλικία:0-5
Παραπομπές:NHANES: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Data. Hyattsville, MD: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, [2003-04]
Σημειώσεις:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Ορισμοί:=>+2SD

0-5 years, 2001-2002

Ηλικία:0-5
Παραπομπές:NHANES: United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2002. Hyattsville, United States: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Σημειώσεις:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Ορισμοί:=>+2SD

0-5 years, 1999-1900

Ηλικία:0-5
Παραπομπές:NHANES: United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999-2000. Hyattsville, United States: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Σημειώσεις:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Ορισμοί:=>+2SD

0-5 years, 1988-1994

Ηλικία:0-5
Παραπομπές:NHANES: Third national health and nutrition examination survey, 1988-94 (NHANES III). Vital Health Statistics 1994;32:1-2
Σημειώσεις:UNICEF/WHO/World Bank Joint Child Malnutrition Estimates Expanded Database: Overweight (Survey Estimates), May 2023, New York. For more information about the methodology, please consult https://data.unicef.org/resources/jme-2023-country-consultations/ Percentage of children under 5 years of age falling above 2 standard deviations (moderate and severe) from the median weight-for-height of the reference population.
Ορισμοί:=>+2SD

Υπερβολικό βάρος/Παχυσαρκία ανά μορφωτικό επίπεδο

Ανδρες, 2021-2023

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:4993
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Reanalysis of NHANES 2021-2023 by Rachel Jackson Leach, World Obesity Federation
Ορισμοί:Weighted
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Γυναίκες, 2021-2023

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:4993
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Reanalysis of NHANES 2021-2023 by Rachel Jackson Leach, World Obesity Federation
Ορισμοί:Weighted
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ανδρες, 2017-2018

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:18+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:5350 (unweighted)
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2017/18 Reanalysis by Rachel Jackson Leach, Jaynaide Powis, World Obesity Federation, March 2020
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Γυναίκες, 2017-2018

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:18+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:5350 (unweighted)
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2017/18 Reanalysis by Rachel Jackson Leach, Jaynaide Powis, World Obesity Federation, March 2020
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ανδρες, 2015-2016

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:5202
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2015/16. Analysis conducted by the World Obesity Federation, Caroline Litts, Fiona Montague & R Jackson-Leach 2017
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Γυναίκες, 2015-2016

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:5202
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2015/16. Analysis conducted by the World Obesity Federation, Caroline Litts, Fiona Montague & R Jackson-Leach 2017
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ανδρες, 2013-2014

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:9055
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Data from NHANES 2013/14. Data reanalysed by Danielle Sharfman (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Rachel Jackson Leach on behalf of the World Obesity Federation
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Γυναίκες, 2013-2014

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:9055
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Data from NHANES 2013/14. Data reanalysed by Danielle Sharfman (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Rachel Jackson Leach on behalf of the World Obesity Federation
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ανδρες, 2007-2010

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:25+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:Large National Survey
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:CDC/NCHS, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Σημειώσεις:Age-adjusted estimates are adjusted using three age groups: 25-44 years, 45-64 years, and 65 years and over. GED is General Educational Development high school equivalency diploma.
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Γυναίκες, 2007-2010

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:25+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:Large National Survey
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:CDC/NCHS, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Σημειώσεις:Age-adjusted estimates are adjusted using three age groups: 25-44 years, 45-64 years, and 65 years and over. GED is General Educational Development high school equivalency diploma.
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Παιδιά, 2022-2023

Τύπος έρευνας:Αυτοαναφερόμενοι
Ηλικία:6-17
Μέγεθος δείγματος:64,946
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative. 2022-2023 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) data query. Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). Retrieved [19.05.2025] from [www.childhealthdata.org].
Σημειώσεις:BMI categories for children and teens are based on sex-specific BMI-for-age percentiles from the CDC. BMI-for-age categories are: Overweight - 85th<95th percentile; Obese - =>95th percentile. Parents typically overestimate height and underestimate weight of children younger than 10 years of age. Therefore, BMI for children under 10 years of age should be interpreted with caution

Αγόρια, 2015-2016

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:5-17
Μέγεθος δείγματος:2315
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2015/16. Analysis conducted by the World Obesity Federation, Caroline Litts, Fiona Montague & R Jackson-Leach 2017
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Cutoffs:Other

Κορίτσια, 2015-2016

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:5-17
Μέγεθος δείγματος:2315
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2015/16. Analysis conducted by the World Obesity Federation, Caroline Litts, Fiona Montague & R Jackson-Leach 2017
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Cutoffs:Other

Αγόρια, 2013-2014

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:5-9
Μέγεθος δείγματος:1883
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Data from NHANES 2013/14. Data reanalysed by Danielle Sharfman (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Rachel Jackson Leach on behalf of the World Obesity Federation
Σημειώσεις:IOTF Cut off used 13-17yrs also available
Cutoffs:IOTF

Κορίτσια, 2013-2014

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:5-9
Μέγεθος δείγματος:1883
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Data from NHANES 2013/14. Data reanalysed by Danielle Sharfman (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Rachel Jackson Leach on behalf of the World Obesity Federation
Σημειώσεις:IOTF Cut off used 13-17yrs also available
Cutoffs:IOTF

Αγόρια, 2013-2014

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:13-17
Μέγεθος δείγματος:1883 (5-9rs & 13-17yrs)
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Data from NHANES 2013/14. Data reanalysed by Danielle Sharfman (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Rachel Jackson Leach on behalf of the World Obesity Federation
Σημειώσεις:IOTF Cut off used 5-9yrs also available
Cutoffs:IOTF

Κορίτσια, 2013-2014

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:13-17
Μέγεθος δείγματος:1883 (5-9rs & 13-17yrs)
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Data from NHANES 2013/14. Data reanalysed by Danielle Sharfman (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Rachel Jackson Leach on behalf of the World Obesity Federation
Σημειώσεις:IOTF Cut off used 5-9yrs also available
Cutoffs:IOTF

Αγόρια, 2007-2010

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:2-19
Μέγεθος δείγματος:Large National Survey
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:CDC/NCHS, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Σημειώσεις:Obesity among children 2-19 years of age, by sex of child and education level of head of household. Obesity is body mass index (BMI) at or above the sex- and age-specific 95th percentile BMI cutoff points from the 2000 CDC Growth Charts. GED is General Educational Development high school equivalency diploma.
Cutoffs:CDC

Κορίτσια, 2007-2010

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:2-19
Μέγεθος δείγματος:Large National Survey
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:CDC/NCHS, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Σημειώσεις:Obesity among children 2-19 years of age, by sex of child and education level of head of household. Obesity is body mass index (BMI) at or above the sex- and age-specific 95th percentile BMI cutoff points from the 2000 CDC Growth Charts. GED is General Educational Development high school equivalency diploma.
Cutoffs:CDC

Υπερβολικό βάρος/παχυσαρκία ανά ηλικία

Ενήλικες, 2021-2023

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Μέγεθος δείγματος:4993
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Reanalysis of NHANES 2021-2023 by Rachel Jackson Leach, World Obesity Federation
Ορισμοί:Weighted
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 2017-2018

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Μέγεθος δείγματος:5432 (unweighted)
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2017/18 Reanalysis by Rachel Jackson Leach, Jaynaide Powis, World Obesity Federation, March 2020
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 2015-2016

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Μέγεθος δείγματος:5406
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2015/16. Analysis conducted by the World Obesity Federation, Caroline Litts, Fiona Montague & R Jackson-Leach 2017
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 2011-2012

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Μέγεθος δείγματος:Large National Survey
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Kit BK, Flegal KM. Prevalence of obesity among adults: United States, 2011–2012. NCHS data brief, no 131. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2013
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 2011-2014

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Μέγεθος δείγματος:Large National Survey
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Fryar CD, Flegal KM. Prevalence of obesity among adults and youth: United States, 2011–2014. NCHS data brief, no 219. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2015
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Παιδιά, 2017-2018

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Μέγεθος δείγματος:2086 (unweighted)
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2017/18 Reanalysis by Rachel Jackson Leach, Jaynaide Powis, World Obesity Federation, March 2020
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Cutoffs:IOTF

Παιδιά, 2017-2020

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Μέγεθος δείγματος:4749
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Stierman B, Afful J, Carroll MD, Chen TC, Davy O, Fink S, et al. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017–March 2020 prepandemic data files—Development of files and prevalence estimates for selected health outcomes. National Health Statistics Reports; no 158. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2021. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15620/cdc:106273
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Ορισμοί:Obesity is defined as a body mass index of greater than or equal to the age- and sex-specific 95th percentile of the 2000 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Growth Charts. Children and adolescents were included and categorized into age categories based on age at examination in months.

Παιδιά, 2015-2016

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Μέγεθος δείγματος:2088
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2015/16. Analysis conducted by the World Obesity Federation, Caroline Litts, Fiona Montague & R Jackson-Leach 2017
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Cutoffs:IOTF

Παιδιά, 2011-2014

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Μέγεθος δείγματος:Large National Survey
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Ogden CL, Carroll MD, Fryar CD, Flegal KM. Prevalence of obesity among adults and youth: United States, 2011–2014. NCHS data brief, no 219. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2015
Σημειώσεις:Obesity in children is defined as a BMI of greater than or equal to the age- and sex-specific 95th percentile of the 2000 CDC growth charts.
Cutoffs:CDC

Παιδιά, 2011-2012

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Μέγεθος δείγματος:3355
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:CDC/NCHS, National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey.
Σημειώσεις:Obesity is body mass index greater than or equal to the 95th percentile from the sex- and age-specific 2000 CDC Growth Charts.
Cutoffs:cdc

Υπερβολικό βάρος/παχυσαρκία ανά περιφέρεια

Ενήλικες, 2023

Τύπος έρευνας:Αυτοαναφερόμενοι
Ηλικία:18+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:392788
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health. BRFSS Prevalence & Trends Data [online]. 2025. [accessed Mon, 19 May 2025]. URL: https://www.cdc.gov/brfss/brfssprevalence/.
Σημειώσεις:NOT NHANES, States and Territories N-Z (inclusive), Weighted
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 2023

Τύπος έρευνας:Αυτοαναφερόμενοι
Ηλικία:18+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:392788
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health. BRFSS Prevalence & Trends Data [online]. 2025. [accessed Mon, 19 May 2025]. URL: https://www.cdc.gov/brfss/brfssprevalence/.
Σημειώσεις:NOT NHANES, States and Territories A-M (inclusive), Weighted
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 2014

Τύπος έρευνας:Αυτοαναφερόμενοι
Ηλικία:18+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Behavorial Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC. Found at http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/prevalence-maps.html (last accessed 20th April 2016)
Σημειώσεις:NOT NHANES States and Territories N-Z (inclusive)
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ενήλικες, 2014

Τύπος έρευνας:Αυτοαναφερόμενοι
Ηλικία:18+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Behavorial Risk Factor Surveillance System, CDC. Found at http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/data/prevalence-maps.html (last accessed 20th April 2016)
Σημειώσεις:NOT NHANES States and Territories A - M (inclusive)
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Παιδιά, 2022-2023

Τύπος έρευνας:Αυτοαναφερόμενοι
Ηλικία:6-17
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative. 2022-2023 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) data query. Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). Retrieved [19.05.2025] from [www.childhealthdata.org].
Ορισμοί:BMI categories for children and teens are based on sex-specific BMI-for-age percentiles from the CDC. BMI-for-age categories are: Overweight - 85th<95th percentile; Obese - =>95th percentile Parents typically overestimate height and underestimate weight of children younger than 10 years of age. Therefore, BMI for children under 10 years of age should be interpreted with caution. States A-M (inclusive)

Παιδιά, 2022-2023

Τύπος έρευνας:Αυτοαναφερόμενοι
Ηλικία:6-17
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative. 2022-2023 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) data query. Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). Retrieved [19.05.2025] from [www.childhealthdata.org].
Σημειώσεις:BMI categories for children and teens are based on sex-specific BMI-for-age percentiles from the CDC. BMI-for-age categories are: Overweight - 85th<95th percentile; Obese - =>95th percentile. Parents typically overestimate height and underestimate weight of children younger than 10 years of age. Therefore, BMI for children under 10 years of age should be interpreted with caution. States N-Z (inclusive)

Παιδιά, 2019-2020

Τύπος έρευνας:Αυτοαναφερόμενοι
Ηλικία:10-17
Μέγεθος δείγματος:23199
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Crouch E, Abshire DA, Wirth MD, Hung P, Benavidez GA. Rural–Urban Differences in Overweight and Obesity, Physical Activity, and Food Security Among Children and Adolescents. Prev Chronic Dis 2023;20:230136. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd20.230136
Ορισμοί:Children were considered overweight and obese if their body mass index (BMI) was at or above the 85th percentile for age and gender according to growth charts from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS)

Αγόρια, 1999-2006

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:2-19
Μέγεθος δείγματος:15479
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Liu J, Jones SJ, Sun H, et al. Diet, physical activity, and sedentary behaviors as risk factors for childhood obesity: An urban and rural comparison. Child Obes 2012;8:440–448
Σημειώσεις:Children were considered overweight and obese if their body mass index (BMI) was at or above the 85th percentile for age and gender according to growth charts from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).
Cutoffs:Other

Κορίτσια, 1999-2006

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:2-19
Μέγεθος δείγματος:15479
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Liu J, Jones SJ, Sun H, et al. Diet, physical activity, and sedentary behaviors as risk factors for childhood obesity: An urban and rural comparison. Child Obes 2012;8:440–448
Σημειώσεις:Children were considered overweight and obese if their body mass index (BMI) was at or above the 85th percentile for age and gender according to growth charts from the National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS).
Cutoffs:Other

Υπερβολικό βάρος/Παχυσαρκία ανά κοινωνικοοικονομική ομάδα

Ενήλικες, 2022

Τύπος έρευνας:Αυτοαναφερόμενοι
Ηλικία:18+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:329386
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health. BRFSS Prevalence & Trends Data [online]. 2025. [accessed Mon, 19 May 2025]. URL: https://nccd.cdc.gov/weat/index.html#/crossTabulation/selectYear
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ανδρες, 2022

Τύπος έρευνας:Αυτοαναφερόμενοι
Ηλικία:18+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:329386
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health. BRFSS Prevalence & Trends Data [online]. 2025. [accessed Mon, 19 May 2025]. URL: https://nccd.cdc.gov/weat/index.html#/crossTabulation/selectYear
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Γυναίκες, 2022

Τύπος έρευνας:Αυτοαναφερόμενοι
Ηλικία:18+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:329386
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Division of Population Health. BRFSS Prevalence & Trends Data [online]. 2025. [accessed Mon, 19 May 2025]. URL: https://nccd.cdc.gov/weat/index.html#/crossTabulation/selectYear
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ανδρες, 2017-2018

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:18+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:4638 (unweighted)
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2017/18 Reanalysis by Rachel Jackson Leach, Jaynaide Powis, World Obesity Federation, March 2020
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Γυναίκες, 2017-2018

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:18+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:4638 (unweighted)
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2017/18 Reanalysis by Rachel Jackson Leach, Jaynaide Powis, World Obesity Federation, March 2020
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ανδρες, 2015-2016

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:4904
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2015/16. Analysis conducted by the World Obesity Federation, Caroline Litts, Fiona Montague & R Jackson-Leach 2017
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Γυναίκες, 2015-2016

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:4904
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2015/16. Analysis conducted by the World Obesity Federation, Caroline Litts, Fiona Montague & R Jackson-Leach 2017
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ανδρες, 2013-2014

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20-80
Μέγεθος δείγματος:9055
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Data from NHANES 2013/14. Data reanalysed by Danielle Sharfman (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Rachel Jackson Leach on behalf of the World Obesity Federation
Σημειώσεις:Total Household earnings per annum
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Γυναίκες, 2013-2014

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20-80
Μέγεθος δείγματος:9055
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Data from NHANES 2013/14. Data reanalysed by Danielle Sharfman (University of Wisconsin-Madison), Rachel Jackson Leach on behalf of the World Obesity Federation
Σημειώσεις:Total Household earnings per annum
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ανδρες, 2005-2008

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:Large National Survey
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Ogden CL, Lamb MM, Carroll MD, Flegal KM. Obesity and socioeconomic status in adults: United States 1988–1994 and 2005–2008. NCHS data brief no 50. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2010
Σημειώσεις:Poverty income ratio (PIR): The ratio of household income to the poverty threshold after accounting for inflation and family size. In 2008, a PIR of 350% was equivalent to approximately $77,000 for a family of four; a PIR of 130% was equivalent to approximately $29,000 for a family of four.
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Γυναίκες, 2005-2008

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:Large National Survey
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Ogden CL, Lamb MM, Carroll MD, Flegal KM. Obesity and socioeconomic status in adults: United States 1988–1994 and 2005–2008. NCHS data brief no 50. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2010
Σημειώσεις:Poverty income ratio (PIR): The ratio of household income to the poverty threshold after accounting for inflation and family size. In 2008, a PIR of 350% was equivalent to approximately $77,000 for a family of four; a PIR of 130% was equivalent to approximately $29,000 for a family of four.
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Παιδιά, 2022-2023

Τύπος έρευνας:Αυτοαναφερόμενοι
Ηλικία:6-17
Μέγεθος δείγματος:64964
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative. 2022-2023 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) data query. Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). Retrieved [19.05.2025] from [www.childhealthdata.org].
Σημειώσεις:BMI categories for children and teens are based on sex-specific BMI-for-age percentiles from the CDC. BMI-for-age categories are: Overweight - 85th<95th percentile; Obese - =>95th percentile Parents typically overestimate height and underestimate weight of children younger than 10 years of age. Therefore, BMI for children under 10 years of age should be interpreted with caution.
Ορισμοί:The family poverty ratio is calculated as the ratio of total family income to the family poverty threshold and reported as a rounded percentage. The family poverty threshold is derived from the Census Bureau’s poverty thresholds. Thresholds vary by family size and the number of related children under 18 years old

Αγόρια, 2017-2018

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:5-17
Μέγεθος δείγματος:1852 (unweighted)
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2017/18 Reanalysis by Rachel Jackson Leach, Jaynaide Powis, World Obesity Federation, March 2020
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Cutoffs:IOTF

Κορίτσια, 2017-2018

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:5-17
Μέγεθος δείγματος:1852 (unweighted)
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2017/18 Reanalysis by Rachel Jackson Leach, Jaynaide Powis, World Obesity Federation, March 2020
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Cutoffs:IOTF

Αγόρια, 2015-2016

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:5-17
Μέγεθος δείγματος:2208
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2015/16. Analysis conducted by the World Obesity Federation, Caroline Litts, Fiona Montague & R Jackson-Leach 2017
Cutoffs:IOTF

Κορίτσια, 2015-2016

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:5-17
Μέγεθος δείγματος:2208
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:NHANES 2015/16. Analysis conducted by the World Obesity Federation, Caroline Litts, Fiona Montague & R Jackson-Leach 2017
Cutoffs:IOTF

Αγόρια, 2005-2008

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:2-19
Μέγεθος δείγματος:Large National Survey
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Ogden CL, Lamb MM, Carroll MD, Flegal, KM. Obesity and socioeconomic status in children: United States 1988-1994 and 2005-2008. NCHS data brief no 51. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2010
Σημειώσεις:Obesity defined as Body mass index (BMI) ≥ age- and sex-specific 95th percentile of the 2000 CDC growth charts. Poverty income ratio (PIR): In 2008, a PIR of 350% was equivalent to approximately $77,000 for a family of four; a PIR of 130% was equivalent to approximately $29,000 for a family of four.
Cutoffs:CDC

Κορίτσια, 2005-2008

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:2-19
Μέγεθος δείγματος:Large National Survey
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Ogden CL, Lamb MM, Carroll MD, Flegal, KM. Obesity and socioeconomic status in children: United States 1988-1994 and 2005-2008. NCHS data brief no 51. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2010
Σημειώσεις:Obesity defined as Body mass index (BMI) ≥ age- and sex-specific 95th percentile of the 2000 CDC growth charts. Poverty income ratio (PIR): In 2008, a PIR of 350% was equivalent to approximately $77,000 for a family of four; a PIR of 130% was equivalent to approximately $29,000 for a family of four.
Cutoffs:CDC

Υπερβολικό βάρος/παχυσαρκία ανά εθνότητα

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.

Ενήλικες, 2017-2020

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:8295
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Stierman B, Afful J, Carroll MD, Chen TC, Davy O, Fink S, et al. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017–March 2020 prepandemic data files—Development of files and prevalence estimates for selected health outcomes. National Health Statistics Reports; no 158. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2021. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15620/cdc:106273
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Ανδρες, 2017-2020

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:8295
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Stierman B, Afful J, Carroll MD, Chen TC, Davy O, Fink S, et al. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017–March 2020 prepandemic data files—Development of files and prevalence estimates for selected health outcomes. National Health Statistics Reports; no 158. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2021. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15620/cdc:106273
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Γυναίκες, 2017-2020

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Μέγεθος δείγματος:8295
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Stierman B, Afful J, Carroll MD, Chen TC, Davy O, Fink S, et al. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017–March 2020 prepandemic data files—Development of files and prevalence estimates for selected health outcomes. National Health Statistics Reports; no 158. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2021. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15620/cdc:106273
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Παιδιά, 2022-2023

Τύπος έρευνας:Αυτοαναφερόμενοι
Ηλικία:6-17
Μέγεθος δείγματος:64964
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative. 2022-2023 National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) data query. Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health supported by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB). Retrieved [16.05.25] from [https://www.childhealthdata.org/browse/survey/results?q=10971&r=1&g=1155].
Σημειώσεις:BMI categories for children and teens are based on sex-specific BMI-for-age percentiles from the CDC. BMI-for-age categories are: Overweight - 85th<95th percentile; Obese - =>95th percentile

Παιδιά, 2017-2020

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:2-19
Μέγεθος δείγματος:4749
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Stierman B, Afful J, Carroll MD, Chen TC, Davy O, Fink S, et al. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017–March 2020 prepandemic data files—Development of files and prevalence estimates for selected health outcomes. National Health Statistics Reports; no 158. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2021. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15620/cdc:106273
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Ορισμοί:Obesity is defined as a body mass index of greater than or equal to the age- and sex-specific 95th percentile of the 2000 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Growth Charts. Children and adolescents were included and categorized into age categories based on age at examination in months

Αγόρια, 2017-2020

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:2-19
Μέγεθος δείγματος:4749
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Stierman B, Afful J, Carroll MD, Chen TC, Davy O, Fink S, et al. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017–March 2020 prepandemic data files—Development of files and prevalence estimates for selected health outcomes. National Health Statistics Reports; no 158. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2021. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15620/cdc:106273
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Ορισμοί:Obesity is defined as a body mass index of greater than or equal to the age- and sex-specific 95th percentile of the 2000 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Growth Charts. Children and adolescents were included and categorized into age categories based on age at examination in months

Κορίτσια, 2017-2020

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:2-19
Μέγεθος δείγματος:4749
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Stierman B, Afful J, Carroll MD, Chen TC, Davy O, Fink S, et al. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2017–March 2020 prepandemic data files—Development of files and prevalence estimates for selected health outcomes. National Health Statistics Reports; no 158. Hyattsville, MD: National Center for Health Statistics. 2021. DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.15620/cdc:106273
Σημειώσεις:Weighted
Ορισμοί:Obesity is defined as a body mass index of greater than or equal to the age- and sex-specific 95th percentile of the 2000 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Growth Charts. Children and adolescents were included and categorized into age categories based on age at examination in months

Double burden of underweight & overweight

Ενήλικες, 2022

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:20+
Παραπομπές: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.
Σημειώσεις:Age Standardised estimates
Ορισμοί:Combined prevalence of BMI<18.5 kg/m² and BMI>=30 kg/m² (double burden of underweight and obesity)

Παιδιά, 2022

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:5-19
Παραπομπές: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.
Σημειώσεις:Age standardised estimates
Ορισμοί:Combined prevalence of BMI < -2SD and BMI > 2SD (double burden of thinness and obesity)
Cutoffs:BMI < -2SD and BMI > 2SD

Ανεπαρκής σωματική άσκηση

Ενήλικες, 2022

Τύπος έρευνας:Αυτοαναφερόμενοι
Ηλικία:18+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:WHO (2024). Prevalence of insufficient physical activity among adults aged 18-years age-standardized estimate in 2022. Available at https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/prevalence-of-insufficient-physical-activity-among-adults-aged-18-years-(age-standardized-estimate)-(-)
Ορισμοί:Percent of population attaining less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, or less than 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or equivalent.

Ανδρες, 2022

Τύπος έρευνας:Αυτοαναφερόμενοι
Ηλικία:18+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:WHO (2024). Prevalence of insufficient physical activity among adults aged 18-years age-standardized estimate in 2022. Available at https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/prevalence-of-insufficient-physical-activity-among-adults-aged-18-years-(age-standardized-estimate)-(-)
Ορισμοί:Percent of population attaining less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, or less than 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or equivalent.

Γυναίκες, 2022

Τύπος έρευνας:Αυτοαναφερόμενοι
Ηλικία:18+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:WHO (2024). Prevalence of insufficient physical activity among adults aged 18-years age-standardized estimate in 2022. Available at https://www.who.int/data/gho/data/indicators/indicator-details/GHO/prevalence-of-insufficient-physical-activity-among-adults-aged-18-years-(age-standardized-estimate)-(-)
Ορισμοί:Percent of population attaining less than 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity per week, or less than 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity per week, or equivalent.

Ενήλικες, 2016

Παραπομπές: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

Ανδρες, 2016

Παραπομπές: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

Γυναίκες, 2016

Παραπομπές: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

Παιδιά, 2016

Τύπος έρευνας:Αυτοαναφερόμενοι
Ηλικία:11-17
Παραπομπές:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893ADO?lang=en (last accessed 16.03.21)
Σημειώσεις:% 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.
Ορισμοί:% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Αγόρια, 2016

Τύπος έρευνας:Αυτοαναφερόμενοι
Ηλικία:11-17
Παραπομπές:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893ADO?lang=en (last accessed 16.03.21)
Σημειώσεις:% 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.
Ορισμοί:% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Κορίτσια, 2016

Τύπος έρευνας:Αυτοαναφερόμενοι
Ηλικία:11-17
Παραπομπές:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, https://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893ADO?lang=en (last accessed 16.03.21)
Σημειώσεις:% 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.
Ορισμοί:% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Παιδιά, 2010

Ηλικία:11-17
Παραπομπές:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893?lang=en
Σημειώσεις:% 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.
Ορισμοί:% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Αγόρια, 2010

Ηλικία:11-17
Παραπομπές:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893?lang=en
Σημειώσεις:% 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.
Ορισμοί:% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Κορίτσια, 2010

Ηλικία:11-17
Παραπομπές:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A893?lang=en
Σημειώσεις:% 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.
Ορισμοί:% Adolescents insufficiently active (age standardised estimate)

Estimated per capita fruit intake

Ενήλικες, 2017

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:25+
Παραπομπές:Global Burden of Disease, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation http://ghdx.healthdata.org/
Ορισμοί:Estimated per-capita fruit intake (g/day)

Εκτιμώμενη κατά κεφαλήν πρόσληψη επεξεργασμένου κρέατος

Ενήλικες, 2017

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:25+
Παραπομπές:Global Burden of Disease, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation http://ghdx.healthdata.org/
Ορισμοί:Estimated per-capita processed meat intake (g per day)

Estimated per capita whole grains intake

Ενήλικες, 2017

Τύπος έρευνας:Από μέτρηση
Ηλικία:25+
Παραπομπές:Global Burden of Disease, the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation http://ghdx.healthdata.org/
Ορισμοί:Estimated per-capita whole grains intake (g/day)

Ψυχική υγεία - καταθλιπτικές διαταραχές

Ενήλικες, 2015

Παραπομπές: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.
Ορισμοί:% of population with depression disorders

Ψυχική υγεία - αγχώδεις διαταραχές

Ενήλικες, 2015

Παραπομπές: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.
Ορισμοί:% of population with anxiety disorders

% Βρεφών ηλικίας 0-5 μηνών που τρέφονται αποκλειστικά μέσω του μητρικού θηλασμού

0-5 years, 1998-2023

Παραπομπές:United States National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2017-2018. Hyattsville, United States: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Σημειώσεις:Full details are available. Original citation United Nations Children’s Fund, Division of Data, Analysis, Planning and Monitoring (2023). Global UNICEF Global Databases: Infant and Young Child Feeding: Exclusive breastfeeding, New York, October 2023.

Percent of population who cannot afford a healthy diet

Ενήλικες, 2022

Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:The Food Systems Dashboard. The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN), The Columbia Climate School, and Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. 2024. Geneva, Switzerland. https://www.foodsystemsdashboard.org. DOI: https://doi.org/10.36072/db.

Καρκίνος του οισοφάγου

Ανδρες, 2022

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

Γυναίκες, 2022

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

Ανδρες, 2020-2022

Ηλικία:20+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές: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 10.01.2373
Ορισμοί:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Γυναίκες, 2020-2022

Ηλικία:20+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές: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 10.01.2373
Ορισμοί:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Καρκίνος του μαστού

Γυναίκες, 2022

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

Κολοορθικός καρκίνος

Ανδρες, 2022

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

Γυναίκες, 2022

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

Ανδρες, 2020-2022

Ηλικία:20+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές: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 10.01.2373
Ορισμοί:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Γυναίκες, 2020-2022

Ηλικία:20+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές: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 10.01.2373
Ορισμοί:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Καρκίνος του παγκρέατος

Ανδρες, 2022

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

Γυναίκες, 2022

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

Ανδρες, 2020-2022

Ηλικία:20+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές: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 10.01.2373
Ορισμοί:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Γυναίκες, 2020-2022

Ηλικία:20+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές: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 10.01.2373
Ορισμοί:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Καρκίνος της χοληδόχου κύστης

Ανδρες, 2022

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

Γυναίκες, 2022

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

Ανδρες, 2020-2022

Ηλικία:20+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές: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 10.01.2373
Ορισμοί:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Γυναίκες, 2020-2022

Ηλικία:20+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές: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 10.01.2373
Ορισμοί:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Καρκίνος του νεφρού

Ανδρες, 2022

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

Γυναίκες, 2022

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

Ανδρες, 2020-2022

Ηλικία:20+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές: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 10.01.2373
Ορισμοί:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Γυναίκες, 2020-2022

Ηλικία:20+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές: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 10.01.2373
Ορισμοί:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Καρκίνος της μήτρας

Γυναίκες, 2022

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

Γυναίκες, 2020-2022

Ηλικία:20+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές: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 10.01.2373
Ορισμοί:Age-standardized indicence rates per 100 000

Αυξημένη αρτηριακή πίεση

Ενήλικες, 2015

Παραπομπές:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A875?lang=en
Ορισμοί:Age Standardised estimated % Raised blood pressure 2015 (SBP>=140 OR DBP>=90).

Ανδρες, 2015

Παραπομπές:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A875?lang=en
Ορισμοί:Age Standardised estimated % Raised blood pressure 2015 (SBP>=140 OR DBP>=90).

Γυναίκες, 2015

Παραπομπές:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A875?lang=en
Ορισμοί:Age Standardised estimated % Raised blood pressure 2015 (SBP>=140 OR DBP>=90).

Αυξημένη χοληστερόλη

Ενήλικες, 2008

Παραπομπές:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A885
Ορισμοί:% Raised total cholesterol (>= 5.0 mmol/L) (age-standardized estimate).

Ανδρες, 2008

Παραπομπές:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A885
Ορισμοί:% Raised total cholesterol (>= 5.0 mmol/L) (age-standardized estimate).

Γυναίκες, 2008

Παραπομπές:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A885
Ορισμοί:% Raised total cholesterol (>= 5.0 mmol/L) (age-standardized estimate).

Αυξημένη γλυκόζη αίματος νηστείας

Ανδρες, 2014

Παραπομπές:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A869?lang=en
Ορισμοί:Age Standardised % raised fasting blood glucose (>= 7.0 mmol/L or on medication).

Γυναίκες, 2014

Παραπομπές:Global Health Observatory data repository, World Health Organisation, http://apps.who.int/gho/data/node.main.A869?lang=en
Ορισμοί:Age Standardised % raised fasting blood glucose (>= 7.0 mmol/L or on medication).

Επιπολασμός του διαβήτη

Ενήλικες, 2024

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

Ενήλικες, 2021

Ηλικία:20-79
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Reproduced with kind permission International Diabetes Federation.  IDF Diabetes Atlas, 10th edn. Brussels, Belgium:International Diabetes Federation, 2021. http://www.diabetesatlas.org
Ορισμοί:Age-adjusted comparative prevalence of diabetes, %

Ενήλικες, 2019

Ηλικία:20-79
Παραπομπές:Reproduced with kind permission International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 9th edn. Brussels,Belgium: 2019. Available at: https://www.diabetesatlas.org
Ορισμοί:Diabetes age-adjusted comparative prevalence (%).

Ενήλικες, 2017

Παραπομπές:Reproduced with kind permission of IDF, International Diabetes Federation. IDF Diabetes Atlas, 8th edition. Brussels, Belgium: International Diabetes Federation, 2017. http://www.diabetesatlas.org
Ορισμοί:Diabetes age-adjusted comparative prevalence (%).

Ovarian Cancer

Γυναίκες, 2022

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

Leukemia

Ανδρες, 2022

Ηλικία:20+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Ορισμοί:Incidence per 100,000
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Γυναίκες, 2022

Ηλικία:20+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Ορισμοί:Incidence per 100,000
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Leukemia

Ανδρες, 2022

Ηλικία:20+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Ορισμοί:Incidence per 100,000
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Γυναίκες, 2022

Ηλικία:20+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Ορισμοί:Incidence per 100,000
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Liver and intrahepatic bile duct Cancer

Ανδρες, 2022

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

Γυναίκες, 2022

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

Multiple Myeloma

Ανδρες, 2022

Ηλικία:20+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Ορισμοί:Indicence per 100,000
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Γυναίκες, 2022

Ηλικία:20+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Ορισμοί:Indicence per 100,000
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Non Hodgkin Lymphoma

Ανδρες, 2022

Ηλικία:20+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Ορισμοί:Incidence per 100,000
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Γυναίκες, 2022

Ηλικία:20+
Γεωγραφική κάλυψη:Εθνική
Παραπομπές:Ferlay J, Ervik M, Lam F, Laversanne M, Colombet M, Mery L, Piñeros M, Znaor A, Soerjomataram I, Bray F (2024).Global Cancer Observatory: Cancer Today. Lyon, France: International Agency for Research on Cancer. Available from: https://gco.iarc.who.int/today, accessed [16.07.24]
Ορισμοί:Incidence per 100,000
Εκτός εάν υποδεικνύεται διαφορετικά, το υπερβολικό βάρος αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ μεταξύ 25 κιλών και 29,9 κιλών/m², η παχυσαρκία αναφέρεται σε ΔΜΣ υψηλότερο από 30 κιλά/m².

Thyroid Cancer

Ανδρες, 2022

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

Γυναίκες, 2022

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

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Santa Cruz, California - Sugar Sweetened beverage tax

An excise tax of two cents ($0.02) per fluid ounce tax on sugar-sweetened beverages which contain 40 or more calories per 12 fluid ounces. This includes soda, energy drinks, and sweetened ice teas and coffees.

Categories:Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Non-national obesity strategies
Year(s):2025 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:City of Santa Cruz
Find out more:www.cityofsantacruz.com
Linked document:Download linked document
References:City of Santa Cruz. Sugar-Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Revenue Measure [online] Available at: https://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/city-manager/sugar-sweetened-beverage-ssb [Accessed 19 May 2025]. ‌

Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 DGAs

This USDA final rule strengthens nutritional requirements for school meal programs based on the goals of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025. It phases in new limits on added sugar and sodium. Schools are required to implement these standards by school year 2027-2028

Categories:Evidence of School Food Regulations
Year(s):2024 (ongoing)
Target age group:Παιδιά
Organisation:United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Find out more:www.fns.usda.gov
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Clinical Practice Guideline for the Evaluation and Treatment of Children and Adolescents With Obesity

In 2023, the American Academy of Pediatrics published its first-ever clinical practice guidelines on the evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with overweight and obesity.

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2023 (ongoing)
Target age group:Παιδιά
Organisation:American Academy of Pediatrics
Find out more:www.aap.org
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Food Is Medicine

Food is Medicine (FIM) is an initiative that aims to prevent, manage, and treat diet-related diseases through food and nutrition. The initiative provides healthy food choices to qualified individuals based on the diagnosis of certain chronic diseases. Programs that fall under this category include medically tailored meals (MTMs), medically tailored groceries (MTGs), and produce prescriptions (PPRs).

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Categories (partial):Evidence of NCD strategy
Year(s):2023 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:U.S Department of Health and Human Services
Find out more:odphp.health.gov
References:Health.gov. Food Is Medicine: A Project to Unify and Advance Collective Action | odphp.health.gov. [online] Available at: https://odphp.health.gov/our-work/nutrition-physical-activity/food-medicine [Accessed 20 May 2025]. ‌

State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN)

CDC funds 17 states to carry out the current 5-year State Physical Activity and Nutrition (SPAN) program. Recipients use proven strategies to reduce health disparities related to nutrition, physical activity, and obesity.

Categories:Non-national obesity strategies
Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2023 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Find out more:www.cdc.gov
References:CDC. State Physical Activity and Nutrition [online]. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/span/php/about/index.html [Accessed 19 May 2025]. ‌

National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

Under the Biden-Harris Administration, the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health set a goal to end hunger and increase healthy eating and physical activity by 2030 so fewer Americans experience diet-related diseases - while reducing related health disparities. This strategy includes goals to promote active transportation, increase access to outdoor space, support nutrition education in schools, improve access to healthy food, and enhance nutrition research.

Categories:Evidence of NCD strategy
Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Evidence of National Obesity Strategy/Policy or Action plan
Year(s):2022 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:The White House
Linked document:Download linked document
References:The White House. 2022. Biden-Harris Administration National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. Available at: https://bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/White-House-National-Strategy-on-Hunger-Nutrition-and-Health-FINAL.pdf [Accessed 20 May 2025]

NYC - Commitment to Health and Nutrition: Food Standards and Good Food Purchasing

Executive Order 8 sets standards for meals served by New York City agencies, ensuring they are healthy and nutritious according to regularly updated City Agency Food Standards.

Categories:Non-national obesity strategies
Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2022 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:The City of New York
Find out more:www.nyc.gov
Linked document:Download linked document
References:The City of New York. The official website of the City of New York. Executive Order 8. [online] Available at: https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/008-002/executive-order-8 [Accessed 20 May 2025]. ‌

NYC - Promotion of Healthy Foods in City Publications and Advertising on City Property

Executive Order 9 requires that all promotional materials put out by New York City agencies and advertisements on city property regarding food feature healthy food. This is intended to improve dietary habits and address the increased density of unhealthy food advertisements in Black neighborhoods.

Categories:Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Non-national obesity strategies
Year(s):2022 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:The City of New York
Find out more:www.nyc.gov
Linked document:Download linked document
References:The City of New York. 2022. Promotion of Healthy Foods in City Publications and in Advertising on City Property. Available at: https://www.nyc.gov/office-of-the-mayor/news/009-002/executive-order-9 [Accessed 20 May 2025].

Voluntary Sodium Reduction Goals

The FDA provide measurable voluntary goals for reducing sodium content in commercially processed, packaged, and prepared foods to reduce excess population sodium intake. The first goals were published in 2021. The second draft was made available in 2024, but has not yet been finalised.

Categories:Industry/Government regulations - voluntary /pledges
Categories (partial):Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2021 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:Food and Drug Administration
Find out more:www.fda.gov
Linked document:Download linked document
References:U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition. 2024. Voluntary Sodium Reduction Goals: Target Mean and Upper Bound Concentrations for Sodium in Commercially Processed, Packaged, and Prepared Foods (Edition 2): Guidance for Industry. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/media/180784/download [Accessed 20 May 2025].

2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The Dietary Guidelines is designed for policymakers and nutrition and health professionals to help all individuals and their families consume a healthy,nutritionally adequate diet

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2020-2025
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:USDA
Find out more:www.dietaryguidelines.gov
Linked document:Download linked document
References:U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025. 9th Edition. December 2020. Available at DietaryGuidelines.gov.

Healthy People 2030

Healthy People 2030 aims to promote, strengthen, and evaluate national efforts to improve the health and well-being of all people. It sets 357 measurable objectives, including a reduction in childhood obesity, adult obesity, and consumption of added sugars. The website provides evidence-based resources to improve dietary habits, increase physical activity and lose weight.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Evidence of National Obesity Strategy/Policy or Action plan
Evidence of Obesity Target
Year(s):2020-2030
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Find out more:odphp.health.gov
References:U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Healthy People 2030 | odphp.health.gov. [online] Available at: https://odphp.health.gov/healthypeople/search?query=&f%5B0%5D=content_type%3Ahealthy_people_objective [Accessed 19 May 2025]. ‌

VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for Screening and Management of Overweight and Obesity

Clinical Practice Guideline that gives recommendations for the management of adult overweight and obesity in the Department of Defense and Veteran Affairs Health Care systems.

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2020 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες
Organisation:Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Defense
Find out more:www.healthquality.va.gov
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References:VA/DoD Clinical Practice Guideline for Screening and Management of Overweight and Obesity, Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Defense, Version 3.0. 2020.

Move Your Way Campaign

Move Your Way is the promotional campaign for the second edition of the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. The goal is to help people live healthier lives through increased physical activity.

Categories:Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2019 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Find out more:health.gov
References:https://health.gov/moveyourway

Behavioral Weight Loss Interventions to Prevent Obesity-Related Morbidity and Mortality in Adults US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement

The USPSTF reviewed the evidence on interventions (behavioral and pharmacotherapy) for weight loss or weight loss maintenance that can be provided in or referred from a primary care setting. Surgical weight loss interventions and nonsurgical weight loss devices (eg, gastric balloons) are considered to be outside the scope of the primary care setting.

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2018 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες
Organisation:US Preventive Services Task Force
Find out more:www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Curry, S.J., Krist, A.H., Owens, D.K., Barry, M.J., Caughey, A.B., Davidson, K.W., Doubeni, C.A., Epling, J.W., Grossman, D.C., Kemper, A.R. and Kubik, M., 2018. Behavioral weight loss interventions to prevent obesity-related morbidity and mortality in adults: US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation statement. Jama, 320(11), pp.1163-1171.

City of Seattle - Sugar Sweetened beverage tax

Tax on sugar sweetened beverages and beverages with added sweeteners.

Categories:Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Year(s):2018 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:Seattle city council
Find out more:www.seattle.gov
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Seattle City Council. Legistlative summary. Available from: https://www.seattle.gov/license-and-tax-administration/business-license-tax/other-seattle-taxes/sweetened-beverage-tax [Last accessed 09.09.20]

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provides evidence-based guidance to help Americans maintain or improve their health through physical activity. These are the 2nd edition of these guidelines.

Categories:Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2018 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Find out more:health.gov
Linked document:Download linked document
References:U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, 2nd edition. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2018.

San Francisco - Sugar Sweetened beverage tax

Effective January 1, 2018, there has been a general excise tax on Bottled Sugar-Sweetened Beverage, Syrup, or Powder in the City.

Categories:Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Year(s):2018 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:City and Country of San Francisco
Find out more:sftreasurer.org
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References:City and County of San Francisco. https://sftreasurer.org/business/taxes-fees/sugary-drinks-tax#:~:text=The%20City%20imposes%20a%20one,beverages%2C%20syrups%2C%20and%20powders. [Last Accessed 09.09.20]

Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention of pediatric obesity: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline

Recommendations on diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of obesity in children.

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2017 (ongoing)
Target age group:Παιδιά
Organisation:Styne, D.M, Arslanian, S.A, Connor, E.L, Farooqi, I.S, Murad, M.H, Silverstein, J.H, and Yanovski, J.A.
Find out more:academic.oup.com
References:Styne, D.M, Arslanian, S.A, Connor, E.L, Farooqi, I.S, Murad, M.H, Silverstein, J.H, and Yanovski, J.A. 2017. Pediatric Obesity—Assessment, Treatment, and Prevention: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline. The Journal of Clinical endocrinology and metabolism. 102 (3). pp. 709–757

Boulder, Colorado - Sugar Sweetened beverage tax

Excise tax requiring distributors of sugar-sweetened beverages to pay a tax applied to the drinks they distribute within the City of Boulder. This applies to drinks containing at least 5 grams of added caloric sweeteners (such as sugar and high-fructose corn syrup) per 12 fluid ounces. This includes soda, energy drinks and heavily pre-sweetened tea and the syrups and powders used to produce them.

Categories:Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Year(s):2017 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:City of Boulder Colorado
Find out more:bouldercolorado.gov
Linked document:Download linked document
References:City of Boulder Colorado. Sugar Sweetened Beverage tax. Available from: https://www-static.bouldercolorado.gov/docs/Chapter_16_SSB_Tax_-_final_form-1-201706231802.pdf?_ga=2.207604755.1404175956.1544784563-1014986894.1544784563. [Accessed 14 December 2018].

NCD Country Profiles 2018 (Obesity Targets)

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

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

Philidelphia - Sugar Sweetened beverage tax

Tax applied to any non-alcoholic beverage, syrup, or other concentrate used to prepare a beverage that lists as an ingredient any form of caloric sugar-based sweetener, including, but not limited to sucrose, glucose, or high fructose corn syrup.

Categories:Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Year(s):2017 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:City of Philadelphia
Find out more:www.phila.gov
Linked document:Download linked document
References:City of Philidelphia (2017). CHAPTER 19-4100. SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE TAX. Available from: https://www.phila.gov/media/20170209150802/CertifiedCopy16017601-1.pdf. [Accessed 14 December 2018].

Policy statement: Stigma Experienced by Children and Adolescents With Obesity

This policy statement discusses the prevalence andnegative effects of weight stigma on pediatric patients and their families. The statement provides 6 clinical practice and 4 advocacy recommendations regarding the role of pediatricians in addressing weight stigma. Recommendations include improving the clinical setting by modeling best practices for nonbiased behaviors and language; using empathetic and empowering counseling techniques, such as motivational interviewing, and addressing weight stigma and bullying in the clinic visit; advocating for inclusion of training and education about weight stigma in medical schools, residency programs, and continuing medical education programs; and empowering families to be advocates to address weight stigma in the home environment and school setting.

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2017 (ongoing)
Target age group:Παιδιά
Organisation:Pont, S.J, Puhl, R, Cook, S.R, Slusser, W SECTION ON OBESITY, THE OBESITY SOCIETY
Find out more:pediatrics.aappublications.org
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Pont, S.J, Puhl, R, Cook, S.R, Slusser, W SECTION ON OBESITY, THE OBESITY SOCIETY. 2017. Stigma Experienced by Children and Adolescents With Obesity. American academy of pediatrics. 140(6). DOI: e20173034.

Screening for Obesity in Children and Adolescents: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement.

An update of the 2010 US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendation on screening for obesity in children 6 years and older.

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2017 (ongoing)
Target age group:Παιδιά
Organisation:US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Find out more:www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Linked document:Download linked document
References:US Preventive Services Task Force, Grossman DC, Bibbins-Domingo K, Curry SJ, Barry MJ, Davidson KW, Doubeni CA, Epling JW Jr, Kemper AR, Krist AH, Kurth AE, Landefeld CS, Mangione CM, Phipps MG, Silverstein M, Simon MA, Tseng CW. Screening for Obesity in Children and Adolescents: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement. JAMA. 317(23). pp. 2417-2426.

Albany - Sugar Sweetened beverage tax

City of Albany Ordinance 2016-02 enacts a one cent per ounce general tax, with no expiration date, on the distribution of sugar-sweetened beverages and sweeteners used to sweeten such drinks. The following are exempt: Sweeteners typically used by consumers and distributed to grocery stores; Drinks and sweeteners distributed to small retailers;Milk products, 100% juice, baby formula, alcohol, or drinks taken for medical reasons.

Categories:Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Year(s):2016 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:City of Albany
Find out more:www.albanyca.org
Linked document:Download linked document
References:City of Albany. https://www.albanyca.org/departments/finance/sugar-sweetened-beverage-tax#:~:text=The%20measure%20approves%20City%20of,sweeten%20such%20drinks%2C%20but%20exempting%3A&text=Milk%20products%2C%20100%25%20juice%2C,drinks%20taken%20for%20medical%20reasons. [Last accessed 09.09.20]

Comprehensive Clinical Practice Guidelines for Medical Care of Patients with Obesity

These AACE/ACE evidence-based clinical practice guidelines address key aspects of obesity care: screening, diagnosis, clinical evaluation, treatment options, therapy selection, and treatment goal.

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2016 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες
Organisation:American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Find out more:www.aace.com
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References:W. Timothy Garvey, Jeffrey I. Mechanick, Elise M. Brett, Alan J. Garber, Daniel L. Hurley, Ania M. Jastreboff, Karl Nadolsky, Rachel Pessah-Pollack, Raymond Plodkowski, and Reviewers of the AACE/ACE Obesity Clinical Practice Guidelines (2016) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF CLINICAL ENDOCRINOLOGISTS AND AMERICAN COLLEGE OF ENDOCRINOLOGY COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL PRACTICE GUIDELINES FOR MEDICAL CARE OF PATIENTS WITH OBESITY. Endocrine Practice: July 2016, Vol. 22, No. Supplement 3, pp. 1-203.

National Physical Activity Plan

The Plan is a comprehensive set of policies, programs, and initiatives designed to increase physical activity in all segments of the U.S. population. The Plan aims to foster a national culture that supports physically active lifestyles. Its ultimate purpose is to improve health, prevent disease and disability, and enhance quality of life.

Categories:Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2016 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:National Physical Activity Plan Alliance
Find out more:www.physicalactivityplan.org
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Oakland - Sugar Sweetened beverage tax

General Tax of one cent ($0.01) per fluid ounce on the privilege of Distributing Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Products in the City of Oakland

Categories:Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Year(s):2016 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:City of Oakland
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References:City of Oakland. https://library.municode.com/ca/oakland/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT4REFI_CH4.52SUEEBEDITA_4.52.010SHTI [Last Accessed 09.09.20]

2015-2020 Edition of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans

The Dietary Guidelines is designed for professionals to help all individuals ages 2 years and older and their families consume a healthy, nutritionally adequate diet.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2015-2020
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Find out more:health.gov
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References:U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture. 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. 8th Edition. December 2015. Available at http://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/

Berkley, California - Sugar Sweetened beverage tax

The purpose of this Ordinance is to diminish the human and economic costs of diseases associated with the consumption of sugary drinks by discouraging their distribution and consumption in Berkeley through a tax. Specifically, the purpose of this ordinance is to levy an Excise Tax of one cent ($0.01) per fluid ounce on the distribution of sugar-sweetened beverage products in the City

Categories:Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Year(s):2015 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:City of Berkley
Find out more:www.healthyberkeley.com
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Final Determination Regarding Partially Hydrogenated Oils (Removing Trans Fat)

Measures to limit or virtually eliminate industrially-produced trans fatty acids in food intended for the final consumer and/or for supply to retail. Based on the available scientific evidence and the findings of expert scientific panels, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA or we) has made a final determination that there is no longer a consensus among qualified experts that partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs), which are the primary dietary source of industrially-produced trans fatty acids (IP–TFA) are generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for any use in human food. (Available only in English language)

Categories:Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2015 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:FDA
Linked document:Download linked document
References:Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA): https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en/node/25331 (last accessed 16.08.22) Please note the GINA website has been replaced by the GIFNA database and the GINA link will no longer work. You will find this document by searching this new database: https://gifna.who.int/

Navajo Nation - Junk food tax

The Junk Food Tax applies to the sale of junk food when the transfer of ownership and/or risk of loss occur within the Navajo Nation. “Junk food” means ‘minimal-to-no nutritional value food” as defined by the Junk Food Statute, it includes: sugar-sweetened beverages, pre-packaged and non-pre-packaged snacks stripped of essential nutrients and high in salt, saturated fat and sugar including sweets, chips and crisps. The tax has been effective since April 1, 2015, at a rate of 2%.

Categories:Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Year(s):2015 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:Navajo Nation Council
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Pharmacological management of obesity: an endocrine Society clinical practice guideline

Clinical practice guidelines for the pharmacological management of obesity.

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2015 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:Apovian C.M, Aronne L.J, Bessesen D.H, McDonnell M.E, Murad M.H, Pagotto U, Ryan D.H, Still C.D; Endocrine Society.
Find out more:www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
References:Apovian CM, Aronne LJ, Bessesen DH, McDonnell ME, Murad MH, Pagotto U, Ryan DH, Still CD; Endocrine Society. Pharmacological management of obesity: an endocrine Society clinical practice guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2015 Feb;100(2):342-62. doi: 10.1210/jc.2014-3415. Epub 2015 Jan 15. Erratum in: J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2015 May;100(5):2135-6. PMID: 25590212.

The New York City Health Code

Article 81 of the New York City Health Code (addition of section 81.49) states that chain restaurants must put a warning label on menus and menu boards (a salt-shaker symbol) when dishes contain 2,300mg of sodium or more. It came into effect on 1 December 2015 and applies to food service establishments with 15 or more locations nationwide.

Categories:Labelling Regulation/Guidelines
Year(s):2015 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:City of New York
Find out more:www1.nyc.gov
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References:City of New York. https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/about/about-doh/health-code-and-rules.page [Last Accessed 09.09.20]

Choose Health LA

Choose Health LA is a local initiative of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to prevent and control chronic disease in Los Angeles County. It aims to improve nutrition, increasing physical activity and reduce obesity in LA County.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2014 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Find out more:www.choosehealthla.com

Menu Labeling Requirements

Menu labeling requirements that apply to restaurants and similar retail food establishments that are part of a chain with 20 or more locations. Covered establishments must disclose the number of calories contained in standard items on menus and menu boards. For self-service foods and foods on display, calories must be listed in close proximity and clearly associated with the standard menu item.

Categories:Labelling Regulation/Guidelines
Year(s):2014 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες
Organisation:Food and Drug Administration
Find out more:www.fda.gov
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Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) - Plan of Action for the Prevention of Obesity in Children and Adolescents

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

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

Plan of Action for the Prevention of Obesity in Children and Adolescents

This is a 5 year plan of action that calls for the implementation of fiscal policies such as taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, regulation of food marketing and labelling, improvement of school nutrition and physical activity environments and promotion of breast-feeding and healthy eating across the Pan American region.

Categories:Transnational Obesity Strategies/Policy/Recommendations or Action Plan
Year(s):2014-2019
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:Pan America Health Organisation (PAHO)
Find out more:www.paho.org
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Smart Snacks in Schools

Smart Snacks in Schools standards were introduced in 2014, requiring all foods sold at schools participating in national meal programs to meet nutrition standards. This applies to food sold a la carte, in the school store, in vending machines, and in any other venues where food is sold to students. In states which are required to follow these standards, students consumed less fat and added sugar. Beginning in 2016, marketing for products not meeting these Smart Snacks standards was also prohibited on school property. However, this does not apply to brand marketing.

Categories:Evidence of School Food Regulations
Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2014 (ongoing)
Target age group:Παιδιά
Organisation:United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Find out more:www.fns.usda.gov
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References:Global Food Research Program at UNC-Chapel Hill. 2025. Policies to support nutritious School food environments. Available at: https://www.globalfoodresearchprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/GFRP-Factsheet_School-Food_Mar-2025.pdf [Accessed 21.05.25]

Eat Smart Move More

Eat Smart, Move More' North Carolina is a statewide movement that promotes increased opportunities for healthy eating and physical activity wherever people live, learn, earn, play and pray. The work includes North Carolina’s Plan to Address Overweight and Obesity, which is a guide of evidence-informed or evidence-based strategies for anyone working in the area of overweight and obesity prevention.

Categories:Non-national obesity strategies
Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2013 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:North Carolina Division of Public Health
Find out more:www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com

Guideline for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults

Clinical practice guidelines for assessment of cardiovascular risk, lifestyle modifications to reduce cardiovascular risk, management of blood cholesterol in adults, and management of overweight and obesity in adults.

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2013 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες
Organisation:American College of Cardiology (ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), The Obesity Society (TOS)
Find out more:www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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References:Jensen, M.D, et al. 2014. 2013 AHA/ACC/TOS Guideline for the Management of Overweight and Obesity in Adults A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines and The Obesity Society. HHS Author Manuscripts. 129(25 Suppl 2): S102–S138.

Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement: Prevention and Management of Obesity for Adults, 2013

Guidelines on the prevention and management of obesity in adults.

Categories:Evidence of Management/treatment guidelines
Year(s):2013 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες
Organisation:Fitch A, Everling L, Fox C, Goldberg J, Heim C, Johnson K, Kaufman T, Kennedy E, Kestenbaun C, Lano_x000D__x000D_ M, Leslie D, Newell T, O’Connor P, Slusarek B, Spaniol A, Stovitz S, Webb B.
Find out more:www.healthpartners.com
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References:Fitch A, Everling L, Fox C, Goldberg J, Heim C, Johnson K, Kaufman T, Kennedy E, Kestenbaun C, Lano M, Leslie D, Newell T, O’Connor P, Slusarek B, Spaniol A, Stovitz S, Webb B. Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement. Prevention and Management of Obesity for Adults. Updated May 2013. Available from: https://www.healthpartners.com/ucm/groups/public/@hp/@public/documents/documents/cntrb_037112.pdf. [Accessed 7th January 2019].

Strategies to Prevent Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases: The CDC Guide to Strategies to Support Breastfeeding Mothers and Babies

Guidance for public health professionals and others on how to select strategies to support breastfeeding mothers and increase breastfeeding rates.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Evidence of Breastfeeding promotion or related activity
Year(s):2013 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Find out more:www.usbreastfeeding.org
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References:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 2013. Strategies to Prevent Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases: The CDC Guide to Strategies to Support Breastfeeding Mothers and Babies. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2013. Available from: https://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/pdf/BF-Guide-508.PDF. [Accessed 7th January 2019].

7 CFR Parts 210 and 220 Nutrition Standards in the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs

National mandatory standards for food available in schools. This final rule updates the meal patterns and nutrition standards for the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs to align them with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This rule requires most schools to increase the availability of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free and low-fat fluid milk in school meals; reduce the levels of sodium, saturated fat and trans fat in meals; and meet the nutrition needs of school children within their calorie requirements. These improvements to the school meal programs, largely based on recommendations made by the Institute of Medicine of the National Academies, are expected to enhance the diet and health of school children, and help mitigate the childhood obesity trend. (Available only in English)

Categories:Evidence of School Food Regulations
Year(s):2012 (ongoing)
Target age group:Παιδιά
Organisation:Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service
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References:Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA): https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en/node/43623 (last accessed 16.08.22) Please note the GINA website has been replaced by the GIFNA database and the GINA link will no longer work. You will find this document by searching this new database: https://gifna.who.int/

Fit NOLA

Since 2012, the Fit NOLA partnership has been committed to ensuring that all New Orleanians have access to community resources that promote nutritional foods and physical activity. The ultimate goal of the initiative is to increase physical activity and healthier eating.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2012 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:City of New Orleans Health Department and local organisations
Find out more:www.nola.gov
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Food Fit Philly

Food Fit Philly is part of Get Healthy Philly, the Division of Chronic Disease and Injury Prevention for the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. Get Healthy Philly's goal is to make healthy choices easier by 1) Ensuring that all Philadelphians have access to healthy and affordable food. 2) Reducing the consumption and marketing of sugary drinks and junk foods among children and adults. 3) Creating safe spaces for physical activity in communities, including walking and cycling.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2012 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:Philadelphia Department of Public Health
Find out more:www.foodfitphilly.org

Philadelphia Healthy Chinese Take-Out Initiative

In 2012, the Philadelphia Healthy Chinese Take-Out Initiative was established in partnership with Temple University’s Center for Asian Health, the Asian Community Health Coalition, the Greater Philadelphia Chinese Restaurant Association and the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. The aim of the initiative is to reduce the sodium content of dishes and to promote awareness of the impact of sodium consumption on health. As part of the initiative, restaurant owners and chefs received support and training on reducing sodium in their menu. An evaluation study found that the initiative led to sustained, meaningful reductions in the sodium content of food from 2012 to 2015.

Categories:Training
Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2012-2013
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:Philadelphia Department of Public Health
Find out more:policydatabase.wcrf.org
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References:Ma, G.X., Shive, S.E., Zhang, G., Aquilante, J., Tan, Y., Pharis, M., Bettigole, C., Lawman, H., Wagner, A., Zhu, L., Zeng, Q. and Wang, M.Q. (2018). Evaluation of a Healthy Chinese Take-Out Sodium-Reduction Initiative in Philadelphia Low-Income Communities and Neighborhoods. Public Health Reports, [online] 133(4), pp.472–480. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/0033354918773747.

Strong4Life

Strong4Life is a wellness movement designed to ignite societal change and reverse the epidemic of childhood obesity and its associated diseases in Georgia. Strong4Life reaches families through public awareness, policy change efforts, school programs, healthcare provider programs, and community partnerships.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2012 (ongoing)
Target age group:Παιδιά
Organisation:Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Find out more:www.strong4life.com

Food Hero

Food Hero's mission is to help low-income Oregonians improve their health through the increased consumption of fruits and vegetables. Food Hero helps families budget for, plan, and createcountless healthy, super tasty meals.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Non-national obesity strategies
Year(s):2011 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:Oregon State University
Find out more:www.foodhero.org

Food Literacy Center

The Food Literacy Center is a non-profit organisation based in the Sacramento area. It aims to teach low-income elementary children cooking and nutrition to improve their health, environment and economy.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2011 (ongoing)
Target age group:Παιδιά
Organisation:Food Literacy Center
Find out more:www.foodliteracycenter.org

Hawaii 5210 "Let's Go!"

Hawaii 5210 "Let's Go!" is an initiative to promote healthy eating and active living and prevent childhood obesity in Hawaii through a coordinated, collaborative, locally relevant health education campaign.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2011 (ongoing)
Target age group:Παιδιά
Organisation:Hawaii Initiative for Childhood Obesity Research and Education
Find out more:www.hawaii5210.com

National Prevention Strategy

The National Prevention Strategy’s vision is Working together to improve the health and quality of life for individuals, families, and communities by moving the nation from a focus on sickness and disease to one based on prevention and wellness.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2011 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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References:National Prevention Council, National Prevention Strategy, Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General, 2011.

San Francisco - Healthy Food Incentives Ordinance

The first citywide ordinance to improve the nutritional standards of children’s meals sold at restaurants by preventing the giving away of free toys or other incentives with meals unless nutritional criteria were met. An impact study found that two chain restaurants made menu changes to decrease the calorie content. However, they continued to offer toys with unhealthy meal purchases for a small fee of $0.10 USD.

Categories:Non-national obesity strategies
Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2011 (ongoing)
Target age group:Παιδιά
Organisation:San Francisco Department of Public Health
Find out more:www.cdc.gov
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References:tten JJ, Saelens BE, Kapphahn KI, Hekler EB, Buman MP, Goldstein BA, et al. Impact of San Francisco’s Toy Ordinance on Restaurants and Children’s Food Purchases, 2011–2012. Prev Chronic Dis 2014;11:140026. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.5888/pcd11.140026

School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity

CDC integrated research and best practices related to promoting healthy eating and physical activity in schools, culminating in the School Health Guidelines. There are 9 School Health Guidelines that serve as the foundation for developing, implementing, and evaluating school-based healthy eating and physical activity policies and practices for students.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2011 (ongoing)
Target age group:Παιδιά
Organisation:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Find out more:www.cdc.gov
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References:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. School Health Guidelines to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity. MMWR 2011;60

Strategies to Prevent Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases: The CDC Guide to Strategies to Increase Physical Activity in the Community

This document provides guidance for program managers, policy makers, and others on how to select strategies to increase physical activity in the community.

Categories:Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2011 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Find out more:www.cdc.gov
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References:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Strategies to Prevent Obesity and Other Chronic Diseases: The CDC Guide to Strategies to Increase Physical Activity in the Community. Atlanta: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services; 2011.

The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM)

The American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM) provides training and certifications in managing and treating obesity for physicians.

Categories:Training
Year(s):2011 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες
Organisation:The American Board of Obesity Medicine
Find out more:www.abom.org
References:American Board of Obesity Medicine. History [online] Available at: https://www.abom.org/history/ [Accessed 20 May 2025]. ‌

Healthy People 2020

Healthy People 2020 aims to identify nationwide improvement priorities, increase public awareness and understanding of the determinants of health and disease, provide measurable objectives and goals, engage multiple sectors and identify critical research, evaluation and data collection needs.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2010-2020
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:U.S Department of Health and Human Services
Find out more:www.healthypeople.gov
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References:U.S Department of Health and Human Services

Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act is a federal statute signed into law by President Barack Obama on December 13, 2010. The legislation authorized funding and set policy for USDA's core child nutrition programs. The statute required the USDA to create updated school meal and competitive food standards that aligned with the concurrent version of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans (2010). It required meals served in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) or School Breakfast Program (SBP) to meet these guidelines. This has led to significant improvements in the nutritional profile of school meals.

Categories:Evidence of School Food Regulations
Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2010 (ongoing)
Target age group:Παιδιά
Organisation:U.S Government
Find out more:www.fns.usda.gov
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References:Gearan, E.C. and Fox, M.K. (2020). Updated Nutrition Standards Have Significantly Improved the Nutritional Quality of School Lunches and Breakfasts. Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, [online] 120(3), pp.363–370. doi:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jand.2019.10.022

Philly Food Bucks

A programme to incentivise recipients of income assistance under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to purchase fresh produce. For every $5 spent using SNAP at participating markets, shoppers receive a $2 Food Bucks coupon for fresh fruits and vegetables, increasing their purchasing power by 40%.

Categories:Non-national obesity strategies
Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Categories (partial):Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2010 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:Philadelphia Department of Public Health and The Food Trust
Find out more:thefoodtrust.org
References:The Food Trust. Food Bucks. [online] Available at: https://thefoodtrust.org/what-we-do/food-bucks/ [Accessed 19 May 2025]. ‌

Salad bars to schools

Healthy school lunch initiative aiming to provide every school in the US with a salad bar to help ensure that every child has access to fruit, vegetables,fibre, wholegrains and healthy protein.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2010 (ongoing)
Target age group:Παιδιά
Organisation:Chef Ann Foundation, National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance, United Fresh Start Foundation, and Whole Foods Market
Find out more:www.saladbars2schools.org
References:Salad bars to schools. (2019). Available from: http://www.saladbars2schools.org/. [Accessed 2 May 2019].

Solving the Problem of Childhood Obesity in a Generation

White House Task Force on Childhood Obesity’s action plan for solving the problem of childhood obesity in a generation. commendations focus on the four priority areas set forth in the Memorandum: (1) empowering parents and caregivers; (2) providing healthy food in schools; (3) improving access to healthy, affordable foods; and (4) increasing physical activity

Categories (partial):Evidence of National Obesity Strategy/Policy or Action plan
Year(s):2010 (ongoing)
Target age group:Παιδιά
Organisation:White House Task Force
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Massachusetts State Agency Food Standards

All state agencies in Massachusetts must ensure that they purchase and provide food that meets defined nutrition standards, based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Vending machines or independent concessions that provide food for sale are excluded. These standards are intended to promote healthier eating habits and address the high prevalence of overweight and obesity.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Non-national obesity strategies
Year(s):2009 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Find out more:www.mass.gov
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References:Mass.gov. No. 509: Establishing nutrition standards for food purchased and served by state agencies. [online] Available at: https://www.mass.gov/executive-orders/no-509-establishing-nutrition-standards-for-food-purchased-and-served-by-state-agencies [Accessed 20 May 2025]. ‌

National Salt and Sugar Reduction Initiative (NSSRI)

The National Salt and Sugar Reduction Initiative (NSSRI) is a partnership of over 100 local, state and national health organizations that sets targets for salt and sugar reduction in packaged and restaurant food, and encourages food companies to make voluntary commitments to meet these targets. A number of companies have committed to reduce salt in their products. The initial phase of this effort, the National Salt Reduction Initiative (NSRI), was launched in 2009. In 2018, NSRI became The National Salt and Sugar Reduction Initiative (NSSRI), and in 2021, set targets for sugar reduction.

Categories:Industry/Government regulations - voluntary /pledges
Categories (partial):Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2009 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:The New York City Health Department
Find out more:www.nyc.gov
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References:Nyc.gov. National Salt and Sugar Reduction Initiative (NSSRI) - NYC Health. [online] Available at: https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/national-salt-sugar-reduction-initiative.page [Accessed 20 May 2025]. ‌

Recommended Community Strategies and Measurements to Prevent Obesity in the United States

The document recommends 24 strategies for obesity prevention. There is a suggested measurement for each strategy that communities can use to assess performance and track progress over time. The 24 strategiesare divided into six categories: 1) strategies to promote the availability of affordable healthy food and beverages), 2) strategies to support healthy food and beverage choices, 3) a strategy to encourage breastfeeding, 4) strategies to encourage physical activity or limit sedentary activity among children and youth, 5) strategies to create safe communities that support physical activity, and 6) a strategy to encourage communities to organise for change.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2009 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Find out more:www.cdc.gov
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References:Keener, D., Goodman, K., Lowry, A., Zaro, S., & Kettel Khan, L. (2009). Recommended community strategies and measurements to prevent obesity in the United States: Implementation and measurement guide. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP)

The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) is a federally assisted program providing free fresh fruits and vegetables to children at eligible elementary schools during the school day. The goal of the FFVP is to introduce children to fresh fruits and vegetables, to include new and different varieties, and to increase overall acceptance and consumption of fresh, unprocessed produce among children. The FFVP also encourages healthier school environments by promoting nutrition education.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):2008 (ongoing)
Target age group:Παιδιά
Organisation:U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Find out more:www.fns.usda.gov
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References:USDA. Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program | Food and Nutrition Service. [online] Available at: https://www.fns.usda.gov/ffvp/fresh-fruit-and-vegetable-program [Accessed 20 May 2025]. ‌

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (PAG) are an essential resource for health professional and policymakers. They provide guidance on how children and adults can improve their health through physical activity.

Categories:Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2008-2018
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Maine - Ban on brand-specific advertising of unhealthy food in schools

In 2007, Maine became the first state to pass legislation limiting the marketing of foods of minimal nutritional value (FMNV) on public kindergarten through 12th-grade school campuses. Despite this ban, a 2012 study found that there was still widespread marketing of non-nutritious foods and beverages.

Categories:Non-national obesity strategies
Evidence of Marketing Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):2007 (ongoing)
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References:Polacsek M et al. (2012) Examining compliance with a statewide law banning junk food and beverage marketing in schools. Public Health Reports, 127(2), 216-223.

Mandatory labeling of trans fatty acids

Trans fatty acid content must be declared in the nutrition label of packaged foods and drinks.

Categories:Labelling Regulation/Guidelines
Year(s):2006 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:Food and Drug Administration
Find out more:www.fda.gov
References:U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Guidance on Trans Fatty Acids in Labeling and Claims. [online]. Available at: https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/small-entity-compliance-guide-trans-fatty-acids-nutrition-labeling-nutrient-content-claims-and [Accessed 19 May 2025]. ‌

New York City - Health Bucks

New York City’s Health Bucks Program provides Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients with a $2 coupon that can be used to purchase fresh fruit and vegetables for every $5 spent using SNAP benefits at participating farmers markets. Non-profit organisations can also apply for free Health Bucks to distribute to community members.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Non-national obesity strategies
Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Year(s):2006 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:New York City Health Department
Find out more:www.nyc.gov
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References:Nyc.gov. Health Bucks - NYC Health. [online] Available at: https://www.nyc.gov/site/doh/health/health-topics/health-bucks.page [Accessed 19 May 2025]. ‌

The Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children (CLOCC)

CLOCC is a nationally recognized childhood obesity prevention program. CLOCC aims to address childhood obesity by promoting healthy and active lifestyles for children throughout the Chicago metropolitan area.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):2002 (ongoing)
Target age group:Παιδιά
Organisation:Consortium to Lower Obesity in Chicago Children
Find out more:www.clocc.net

Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH)

REACH is a CDC-funded program that aims to improve health, prevent chronic diseases, and reduce health disparities among racial and ethnic populations with the highest risk, or burden, of chronic disease. The CDC funds local organisations to enact public health strategies, including fruit and vegetable vouchers, physical activity programmes, and education.

Categories:Non-national obesity strategies
Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Categories (partial):Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Evidence of Physical Activity Guidelines/Policy
Year(s):1999 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Find out more:www.cdc.gov
References:CDC. About REACH. [online] REACH. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/reach/php/about/index.html [Accessed 19 May 2025]. ‌

Detroit Zoning Ordinance

Detroit’s zoning ordinance (1998) requires a distance of at least 500 feet between elementary, junior and senior high schools and restaurants, including carry-out, fast food and drive-through restaurants.

Categories:Non-national obesity strategies
Year(s):1998 (ongoing)
Target age group:Παιδιά
Organisation:City of Detroit
Find out more:policydatabase.wcrf.org
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Food Labeling: Mandatory Status of Nutrition Labeling and Nutrient Content Revision, Format for Nutrition Label

Mandatory nutritional labelling on the backs of packaged foods and drinks is in place. However, front-of-package (FOP) labeling is not mandatory.

Categories:Labelling Regulation/Guidelines
Year(s):1994 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:Food and Drug Administration, HHS
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References:Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA): https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en/node/22916 (last accessed 10.08.22) Please note the GINA website has been replaced by the GIFNA database and the GINA link will no longer work. You will find this document by searching this new database: https://gifna.who.int/

5 A Day for Better Health Program

The National Cancer Institute's '5 A Day for Better Health Program' is a national program that approaches Americans with a simple, positive message: Eat 5 or more servings of vegetables and fruit daily for better health. The Program, a partnership between the vegetable and fruit industry and the NCI, has four major components: mass media, point of purchase, community coalitions, and research.

Categories:Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):1991 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:The National Cancer Institute (NCI)
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California Project LEAN

California Project LEAN (Leaders Encouraging Activity and Nutrition) is a program run by the Public Health Institute. California Project LEAN works to advance nutrition and physical activity policy in schools, early childcare and other community settings in order to prevent obesity and its associated chronic diseases.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):1987 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:Public Health Institute
Find out more:www.californiaprojectlean.org

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

WIC provides free healthy food items, now through an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, as well as breastfeeding support and nutrition education.

Categories:Evidence of Breastfeeding promotion or related activity
Taxation/Subsidies on Food or Beverages or law relating to public health
Categories (partial):Evidence of Nutritional or Health Strategy/ Guidelines/Policy/Action plan
Year(s):1972 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Find out more:www.fns.usda.gov

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP)

The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) is a federally-funded programme that offers nutrition education to limited-resource families and children in all 50 states and U.S. territories.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Year(s):1969 (ongoing)
Target age group:Ενήλικες και παιδιά
Organisation:United States Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA)
Find out more:nifa.usda.gov

4-H Healthy Living Programs

4-H Healthy Living programs aim to help 4-H youth learn how to lead lives that balance physical, mental, and emotional health. 4-H healthy living programs are available through local 4-H clubs and through grant-funded programs. Focus areas for 4-H healthy living programs include nutrition, childhood obesity, drug awareness, bullying prevention, health and fitness, safety, stress management, and food science.

Categories:Evidence of Community Interventions/Campaign
Target age group:Παιδιά
Organisation:4-H
Find out more:www.4-h.org

Childhood Overweight and Obesity Task Force

National Multisectoral stakeholder mechanism in place (such as Coalition, Taskforce, Committee) for Obesity or Nutrition (including obesity).

Categories:Evidence of a multi-sectoral national coordination mechanism for obesity or nutrition (including obesity)
Target age group:Παιδιά

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:Ενήλικες
Organisation:Ministry of Health (information provided by the GINA progam)
Find out more:extranet.who.int
References:Information provided with kind permission of WHO Global database on the Implementation of Nutrition Action (GINA): https://extranet.who.int/nutrition/gina/en Please note the GINA website has been replaced by the GIFNA database and the GINA link will no longer work. You will find this document by searching this new database: https://gifna.who.int/

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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?Absent
Back-of-pack nutrition declaration?Present
Color coding?Absent
Warning label?Absent

Regulation and marketing

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

Political will and support

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

Monitoring and surveillance

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

Governance and resource

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

Key

Present
Present (voluntary)
Incoming
Absent
Unknown

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