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Obesity
Last updated:Information about obesity in New Zealand, and the Ministry's work in this area.
PageAnnual Update of Key Results 2022/23: New Zealand Health Survey
Publication date:The Annual Data Explorer presents results from the 2022/23 New Zealand Health Survey, with comparisons to earlier surveys where possible. Results are available by gender, age group, ethnic group, neighbourhood deprivation and disability status.
Annual Update of Key Results 2021/22: New Zealand Health Survey
Publication date:Last updated:The Annual Data Explorer presents results from the 2021/22 New Zealand Health Survey, with comparisons to earlier surveys where possible. Results are available by gender, age group, ethnic group, neighbourhood deprivation and disability status.
Annual Update of Key Results 2020/21: New Zealand Health Survey
Publication date:The Annual Data Explorer presents results from the 2020/21 New Zealand Health Survey, with comparisons to earlier surveys where possible. Results are available by gender, age group, ethnic group, neighbourhood deprivation and disability status.
Annual Update of Key Results 2019/20: New Zealand Health Survey
Publication date:The Annual Data Explorer provides a snapshot of the health of New Zealanders through the publication of key indicators on health behaviours, health status and access to health care for both adults and children.
Annual Update of Key Results 2018/19: New Zealand Health Survey
Publication date:This Annual Data Explorer presents the 2018/19 results from the New Zealand Health Survey, for both adults and children. The Annual Data Explorer includes information on health behaviours and risk factors, health conditions and access to health services.
Annual Update of Key Results 2017/18: New Zealand Health Survey
Publication date:This Annual Data Explorer presents the 2017/18 results from the New Zealand Health Survey, for both adults and children. The Annual Data Explorer includes information on health behaviours and risk factors, health conditions and access to health services
Annual Update of Key Results 2016/17: New Zealand Health Survey
Publication date:This Annual Data Explorer presents the 2016/17 results from the New Zealand Health Survey, for both adults and children. The Annual Data Explorer includes information on health behaviours and risk factors, health conditions and access to health services.
Clinical Guidelines for Weight Management in New Zealand Adults
Publication date:This publication provides clinical guidance for primary health care practitioners and others who provide advice on weight management for New Zealand adults.
Children and Young People Living Well and Staying Well: New Zealand Childhood Obesity Programme Baseline Report 2016/17
Publication date:Indicators will be used to monitor the progress of the New Zealand Childhood Obesity Programme. This report describes each of the indicators and their measures and provides a baseline view of their performance.
Clinical Guidelines for Weight Management in New Zealand Children and Young People
Publication date:This publication provides clinical guidance for primary health care practitioners and others who provide advice on weight management for New Zealand children and young people aged 2 to 18 years.
Annual Update of Key Results 2015/16: New Zealand Health Survey
Publication date:This report presents the 2015/16 results from the New Zealand Health Survey, for both adults and children. The reports includes information on health behaviours and risk factors, health conditions and access to health services.
Weight Management in 2–5 Year Olds
Publication date:A practical resource to equip health providers with the most up-to-date evidence-based tools to monitor, assess and manage overweight and obese patients.
Understanding Excess Body Weight: New Zealand Health Survey
Publication date:This publication explores the increase in obesity obesity over a 36-year period to 2013 and reviews the current status of adult and child obesity in New Zealand, looking at the population subgroups that are affected most.