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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Global Variability in Fruit and Vegetable Consumption |
Author: | Hall, J. Moore, S. Harper, S. Lynch, J. |
Citation: | American Journal of Preventive Medicine, 2009; 36(5):402-409 |
Publisher: | Elsevier Science Inc |
Issue Date: | 2009 |
ISSN: | 0749-3797 1873-2607 |
Statement of Responsibility: | Justin N. Hall, Spencer Moore, Sam B. Harper, John W. Lynch |
Abstract: | <h4>Background</h4>Low fruit and vegetable consumption is an important risk factor for chronic diseases, but for many (mainly developing) countries, no prevalence data have ever been published. This study presents data on the prevalence of low fruit and vegetable intake for 52 countries and for various sociodemographic groups and settings across these countries.<h4>Methods</h4>Data from 196,373 adult participants from 52 countries taking part in the World Health Survey (2002-2003) were analyzed in the summer of 2008. Low fruit and vegetable consumption was defined according to the WHO guidelines of a minimum of five servings of fruits and/or vegetables daily.<h4>Results</h4>Low fruit and vegetable consumption prevalence ranged from 36.6% (Ghana) to 99.2% (Pakistan) for men and from 38.0% (Ghana) to 99.3% (Pakistan) for women. Significant differences in the likelihood of low fruit and vegetable intake between men and women were found in 15 countries. The prevalence of low fruit and vegetable consumption tended to increase with age and decrease with income. Although urbanicity was not associated overall with low fruit and vegetable consumption, urban and rural differences were significant for 11 countries.<h4>Conclusions</h4>Overall, 77.6% of men and 78.4% of women from the 52 mainly low- and middle-income countries consumed less than the minimum recommended five daily servings of fruits and vegetables. Baseline global information on low fruit and vegetable consumption obtained in this study can help policymakers worldwide establish interventions for addressing the global chronic disease epidemic. |
Keywords: | Humans Fruit Vegetables Diet Prevalence Cross-Sectional Studies Nutrition Policy Adolescent Adult Aged Middle Aged Female Male Global Health |
Rights: | © 2009 American Journal of Preventive Medicine |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.amepre.2009.01.029 |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.amepre.2009.01.029 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 5 Public Health publications |
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