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Road map towards a harmonized pan-European surveillance of obesity-related lifestyle behaviours and their determinants in children and adolescents

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  • Antje Hebestreit

    (Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS)

  • Barbara Thumann

    (Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS)

  • Maike Wolters

    (Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS)

  • Jens Bucksch

    (University of Education Heidelberg)

  • Inge Huybrechts

    (International Agency for Research On Cancer)

  • Joanna Inchley

    (University of St Andrews)

  • Cornelia Lange

    (Robert Koch Institute)

  • Nanna Lien

    (University of Oslo)

  • Kristin Manz

    (Robert Koch Institute)

  • Nadia Slimani

    (International Agency for Research On Cancer)

  • Hidde P. van der Ploeg

    (VU University Medical Center)

  • Wolfgang Ahrens

    (Leibniz Institute for Prevention Research and Epidemiology – BIPS
    University of Bremen)

Abstract

Objectives To develop a road map towards a harmonized pan-European surveillance system for children and adolescents. Methods Representatives of five European surveillance systems and the German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Children and Adolescents contributed to the road map through a structured workshop in 2016. Results A conceptual framework for this road map was developed with seven action points (APs) guiding the successive cross-country harmonization. First, key indicators of health behaviour and their determinants in children and adolescents will be identified (AP1, 2); short screening instruments will be developed and implemented to assess and monitor key indicators (AP3, 4). In parallel, optional supplementary modules could be implemented to provide objective data (AP5). This would allow mutual calibration and improvement of existing instruments before their progressive replacement by more comparable measurement tools (AP6). The establishment of a competence platform is envisaged for guiding the harmonization process (AP7). Conclusions This approach builds on existing systems, provides comparable key health indicators across European regions, helps to assess temporal trends and—once in place—will facilitate health reporting and monitoring of national and international health targets.

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  • Antje Hebestreit & Barbara Thumann & Maike Wolters & Jens Bucksch & Inge Huybrechts & Joanna Inchley & Cornelia Lange & Nanna Lien & Kristin Manz & Nadia Slimani & Hidde P. van der Ploeg & Wolfgang Ah, 2019. "Road map towards a harmonized pan-European surveillance of obesity-related lifestyle behaviours and their determinants in children and adolescents," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 64(4), pages 615-623, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:64:y:2019:i:4:d:10.1007_s00038-019-01227-y
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-019-01227-y
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