Obesity (18 to 24 years)

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• Mainland Portugal
• Region

Mainland Portugal

Obesity – % of individuals with body mass index > 30 (18-24 years)

(a) Calculated for mainland Portugal by INE/INSA.
(b) Netherland for male and Italy for female, Eurostat (2007)
Fonte: 3º e 4ºINS, INSA/INE

(a) Calculated for mainland Portugal by INE/INSA.
(b) Netherland for male and Italy for female, Eurostat (2007)
Fonte: 3º e 4ºINS, INSA/INE

In 1998/99, a large difference was registered between the percentage of obese males (BMI ≥ 30) and that of females, the latter being inferior. In 2005/2006, there was an increase of the percentage of obese, both males and female (40% and 47,8% respectively). go to top

Region

Obesity – % of individuals with body mass index > 30 (18-24 years), by Region

(a) Calculated for mainland Portugal by INE/INSA.
(b) Netherland for male and Italy for female, Eurostat (2007)
Fonte: 3º e 4ºINS, INSA/INE

(a) Calculated for mainland Portugal by INE/INSA.
(b) Netherland for male and Italy for female, Eurostat (2007)
Fonte: 3º e 4ºINS, INSA/INE

In 2005/2006 the highest value for obese males was in Centro (5,1%), and the lowest in LVT (2,6%). For females Norte had the highest value and Algarve (1,6) the lowest.go to top