Commitment

Maintain adult obesity at less than 8%

Government / Uganda

July 2025 — July 2030

Description

The Uganda government, under the human capital development programme, commits to improving population health, safety and management, specifically through interventions geared toward prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, with a special focus on cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, trauma and malnutrition across all age groups.

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Verification status
Verified
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Details

Target population characteristic
  • Chronic illness
  • Community geography
  • Economic status of country
  • Gender identity
  • Socioeconomic status
Global nutrition target(s)
Adult obesity
Nutrition Action Classification(s)
Impact > Obesity and diet-related NCDs
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Linked event(s)
  • 2025 Paris N4G Summit
N4G Summit theme(s)
  • Nutrition and gender equality

Measurement

Key indicator Prevalence of adult obesity in women
Measurement plan Collect own data
Value Measurement date
Baseline 16.9% June 2020
Target 8% July 2030

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