In 2024, 18 percent of adults smoked, 6 percent drank excessively, and half were overweight. Compared to 10 years earlier, the percentage of smokers and excessive drinkers has decreased. The percentage of people with overweight remained the same. These are some results that the CBS Central Bureau for Statistics (Central Bureau for Statistics) published today about lifestyle topics.
Lifestyle Monitor
The RIVM monitors developments in lifestyle and health through the Lifestyle Monitor (external link) and is intended to support government policy. The Lifestyle Monitor is a collaboration between parties focused on lifestyle: Trimbos Institute, Rutgers, Soa Aids Netherlands, VeiligheidNL, Nutrition Center, Pharos, GGD GHOR Nederland Municipal / Regional Health Services – Medical Assistance Organization in the Region (Municipal / Regional Health Services – Medical Assistance Organization in the Region) and CBS. Later this year, RIVM will publish various in-depth products on topics such as physical activities among different groups, such as young people and those who are inactive.