# Childhood Obesity Diagnoses Surge 83% in Austria

October 19, 2026 at 10:40 AM

> The Austrian Health Insurance Fund reports a sharp rise in youth obesity cases, with Styria recording the highest number of diagnoses.

The **Austrian Health Insurance Fund** (ÖGK) reports a significant 83 percent surge in documented obesity diagnoses among children and adolescents aged zero to 17. Within two years, cases rose from 775 to 1,415, with outpatient treatments more than doubling.

Data for 2025 shows **Styria** recorded the highest number of diagnoses, followed by **Salzburg**. According to the **WHO COSI** report, one in three third-grade boys and one in four girls in **Austria** are affected by overweight or obesity despite school health projects.

Health guidelines recommend at least 60 minutes of daily moderate to high-intensity activity for those aged six to 18. Kindergarten children require three hours of daily movement, including one hour of high intensity, to combat these rising obesity trends.


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