Percentage of persons aged 15 years and more by Body Mass Index (BMI)
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Frequency of data release: every 5-6 years
Statistical concepts and definition:
Body weight is possible to monitor thanks to special indicator called Body Mass Index which is defined as a relation between a person's weight and a height, by pattern as below:
BMI = weight (kg) / height (cm)2 / 10 000
Underweight is an indicator of low weight. A body mass index (BMI) below 18.5 indicates underweight.
Overweight is an abnormal or excessive accumulation of fat that poses a threat to human life and health. A body mass index (BMI) equal 25 or above means overweight.
Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health and life. A person with a BMI of 30 or more is generally considered obese.
Type of observation period: yearly data
Available time series: 2009, 2014, 2019
Disaggregation: Poland; body weight according to BMI range, sex, age
Additional methodological notes:
Data source, datadisposer: The results are elaborated by Statistics Poland on the base of the European Health Interview Survey – EHIS.
Available data formats: xlsx, csv
