«A new report published today paints a worrying picture of habits in the Nordic countries. We eat badly and too much, we exercise too little, and obesity is on the rise. The report highlights the need for stronger measures to promote healthier and more sustainable behaviour».
Abstract
«The Nordic Monitoring System is a study of diet, alcohol, physical activity, overweight and use of tobacco and nicotine products among adults aged 18-65 and children aged 7-12 in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. This report describes the third data collection in the Nordic Monitoring System conducted in 2024 and presents the status and development from 2014 to 2024. Behaviours in terms of diet, physical activity, alcohol use and nicotine products in the Nordic countries have become less healthy and sustainable, and the prevalence of obesity has increased. Therefore, policy factors such as pricing and taxation can play a crucial role in promoting healthier and more sustainable behavioural changes across the Nordic region».
Key findings from the report
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- We are eating less fruit, vegetables and whole grains and more foods with a high sugar content.
- 56% of Nordic adults and 1 in 5 children are overweight or obese – an increase since 2014.
- Consumption of energy drinks has more than doubled in the past decade, with the biggest increase among young adults.
- Alcohol consumption and the use of tobacco and nicotine products are stable but still high.
- Up to a third of Nordic adults do not meet the recommendations for physical activity
- Social inequalities are evident: People with lower levels of education report poorer diets, higher prevalence of overweight and obesity, and higher nicotine and alcohol consumption compared to those with higher levels.
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