Table 2 For different health outcomes, used data sources, coved age group and used indicator definitions in four international health databases

European Health Interview Survey

For obesity and hypertension data from population-based surveys was used, and for diabetes various available data sources were used. Calculations were supplemented with modelling if a country did not have the required data.

For BMI data from the WHO Global Health Observatory, for diabetes data sources vary between countries covering health interview or examination surveys, medical prescriptions, medical reimbursements, diabetes registers, out-patient records, hospital discharge data, and health insurance records individually or in varying combinations.

Sources vary

18+

18+

18+

15+

Indicator

Obesity

BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² based on self-reported data from the European Health Interview Survey

BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² based on measured height and weight

BMI ≥ 30 kg/m² based on measured height and weight

Both self-reported and measured information for combined overweight and obesity

BMI ≥ 25 kg/m²

Hypertension

Self-reported, having raised blood pressure in past 12 months

Measured systolic blood pressure ≥ 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥ 90 mmHg

Not available

Not available

Diabetes

Self-reported, having diabetes in the past 12 months

Raised fasting blood glucose ≥7.0 mmol/l or on medication

ICD-9: 250;

ICD-10: E10-E14

Not available

Asthma

Self-reported, having asthma in the past 12 months

Not available

Not available

Not available