European Union public opinion on policy measures to address childhood overweight and obesity.

Abstract:

:Increases in pediatric overweight and obesity throughout the European Union (EU) generate concern because of the many associated co-morbidities, psychosocial effects, and economic costs. A variety of policy approaches have been implemented, but counteracting weight gain has proven challenging. Do differences in public opinion about policy options to fight the problem exist among EU countries? We obtained data for our study from the Eurobarometer and include representative samples from all EU Member States plus four prospective countries. Our results suggest strong consistency among EU countries in support for two policies: providing information to parents and more physical activity in schools. For improving children's diets, our data show widespread support for providing parents with information, education programs in schools, and restrictions on advertising. For reducing childhood obesity, more physical activity in schools received the most support followed by education and advertising restrictions. There was very little support for imposing taxes on unhealthy food.

journal_name

J Public Health Policy

authors

Suggs LS,McIntyre C

doi

10.1057/jphp.2010.44

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2011-02-01 00:00:00

pages

91-103; discussion 104-6

issue

1

eissn

0197-5897

issn

1745-655X

pii

jphp201044

journal_volume

32

pub_type

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