Application/Key learning points: This is an interesting 13-page review article by Karger Publishers, which is a globally active medical and scientific publishing company based in Switzerland. Since 2007, Health Promotion Switzerland has implemented a national priority program for a healthy body weight. This article provides insight into the methodological challenges and results of the program evaluation. The model has shown its use in providing a basis for evaluation and monitoring of the national programme. Continuous analysis of data from evaluation and monitoring has made it possible to check the plausibility of suspected causal relationships, and to establish an overall perspective and assessment of effectiveness supported by a growing body of evidence. The Swiss Model for Outcome Classification principles (Figures 1, 2, & 3) can also be applied for evaluation of diabetes prevention programmes.
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