[Body weight related data: results of the 2007 Swiss Health Survey].
The 2007 Swiss Health Survey is the fourth survey conducted on a random sample of nearly 19,000 adults, living in Switzerland. 37% are overweight or obese, but between 2002 and 2007 no increases in the prevalence of overweight and obesity were observed anymore. Overweight and obesity are associated with a number of socio-demographic and life-style factors. 9% of 15 to 34 years old women are underweight. Of the group of 15 to 49 years old men and women, 52% would like to change their body weight (to loose weight 87%, to gain weight 13%). 20% of them eat very irregularly and binge eating happens to 22%. In summary, life-style modifications are needed in relation to overweight, underweight and eating disorders.
Eichholzer
Monika
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EE&P, Ernährung, Epidemiologie & Prävention, Basel. monika.eichholzer@hispeed.ch
Bovey
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Jordan
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Schmid
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Stoffel-Kurt
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000453:epidemiology; D001835:Body Weight; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D004038:Diet, Reducing / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology; D005260:Female; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009765:Obesity / Q000453:epidemiology*; D050177:Overweight / Q000453:epidemiology*; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D013557:Switzerland; D013851:Thinness / Q000453:epidemiology*; D055815:Young Adult