Overweight, poor diet and physical activity: Analysis of trends and patterns

This chapter presents patterns and trends for overweight and obesity in OECD countries, OECD accession and selected partner countries, EU28 countries, and Group of 20 (G20) countries. Overall, obesity prevalence is increasing in all countries analysed and severe or morbid obesity is also on the rise. These patterns are examined in both adults and children, and separate analyses are performed to determine whether rates of overweight and obesity vary among different population groups, such as by sex and socio-economic status, including income and education. Lastly, this chapter covers various determinants of obesity, such as diet, physical activity, and sedentary behaviour, in order to elucidate targeted health policy strategies.