Obesity and overweight - World Health Organization (WHO)
The BMI categories for defining obesity vary by age and gender in infants, children and adolescents. Adults. For adults, WHO defines overweight and obesity as follows: overweight is a BMI greater than or equal to 25; and; obesity is a BMI greater than or equal to 30. For children, age needs to be considered when defining overweight and obesity.
Obesity - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Jul 22, 2023 · Asians with a BMI of 23 or higher may have an increased risk of health problems. For most people, BMI provides a reasonable estimate of body fat. However, BMI doesn't directly measure body fat. Some people, such as muscular athletes, may have a BMI in the obesity category even though they don't have excess body fat.
Body mass index (BMI) - World Health Organization (WHO)
Prevalence of obesity among adults, BMI >= 30 (crude estimate) (%) Body mass index among children Prevalence of thinness among children and adolescents, BMI < -2 standard deviations below the median (crude estimate) (%)
Obesity - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 30, 2024 · Obesity is also associated with some cancers, including endometrial, breast, ovarian, prostate, liver, gallbladder, kidney and colon. The risk of these noncommunicable diseases increases even when a person is only slightly overweight and grows more serious as the body mass index (BMI) climbs.
Obesity WPRO - World Health Organization (WHO)
Apr 2, 2020 · Obesity is one of the most serious global public health challenges of the 21st century, affecting every country in the Western Pacific Region. Obesity in adulthood is a major risk factor for the world’s leading causes of poor health and early death including cardiovascular disease, several common cancers, diabetes and osteoarthritis. Preventing obesity has direct benefits for health and ...
Tool: BMI and waist circumference calculator - Mayo Clinic
Body mass index (BMI) uses weight and height to estimate body fat. A high BMI and large waist size may signal an increased risk of heart disease.
Obesity - World Health Organization (WHO)
Jun 9, 2021 · Overweight and obesity are defined as "abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health" Body mass index (BMI) – the weight in kilograms divided by the square of the height in meters (kg/m2) – is a commonly used index to classify overweight and obesity in adults.
Pregnancy and obesity: Know the risks - Mayo Clinic
Dec 2, 2022 · Obesity is diagnosed when a person's BMI is 30 or higher. To determine your BMI, divide your weight in pounds by your height in inches squared and multiply by 703. Or divide your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared.
NCD risk factors: BMI - World Health Organization (WHO)
Prevalence of obesity among children and adolescents, BMI > +2 standard deviations above the median (crude estimate) (%) Prevalence of thinness among children and adolescents, BMI < -2 standard deviations below the median (crude estimate) (%)
Obesity - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Jul 22, 2023 · Calculating your BMI. Your health care professional checks your body mass index, called BMI. A BMI of 30 or higher is considered obesity. Numbers higher than 30 increase health risks even more. Have your BMI checked at least once a year. This can help pinpoint your overall health risks and what treatments may be right for you.