Final Report Part III ECHIM Pilot Data Collection Analyses and Dissemination

1.3.15. ECHI# 49 Consumption of fruit
ECHIM
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Definition
Calculation
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subgroups
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Rationale
B) Health status
49. Consumption of fruit (self- reported) ECHI ID Codes 30801 - 30809
DOCUMENTATION current and entire Documentation Sheet:
See Report II: Part II. ECHI indicator documentation, chapter 49.
Proportion of people reporting to eat fruit (excluding juice) at least once a day.
Percentage of people reporting to eat fruit (excluding juice) at least once a day, derived from EHIS question
FV.1. How often do you eat fruit (excluding juice)? 1. Twice or more a day / 2. Once a day / 3. Less than once a
day but at least 4 times a week / 4. Less than 4 times a week, but at least once a week / 5. Less than once a
week / 6. Never (answering categories 1 and 2 should be added for the calculation of this indicator).
EHIS data will not be age standardized
- Country
- Calendar year
- Sex
- Age group (15-24; 25-64; 65+)
- Socio-economic status (educational level. ISCED 3 aggregated groups: 0-2; 3+4; 5+6)
Preferred data type: (E)HIS [1a]
Preferred source: Eurostat (EHIS) [1b]
The consumption of fruit and vegetables is an important health promoting item and is a good proxy for a general
healthy diet. Fruit and vegetables are dietary protective factors for several cancers as well as for cardiovascular
diseases. Its consumption seems to decline in many countries but is amenable to interventions.
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