This statistic shows the share of people who can be classified as overweight according to the body mass index (BMI) in Finland in 2018, by age group. According to the results of the survey, approximately 58 percent of all respondents measured a body mass index of 25 or above. With roughly 66 percent, the share of people aged 55 to 74 years who can be classified as overweight was approximately nine percent higher than the average.
Share of people classified as overweight according to the body mass index (BMI)* in Finland in 2018, by age group
* The source provides additional information: "Height was asked with the question 'How tall are you? Answer with the accuracy of one centimeter'. Weight was asked with the question: "How much do you weigh while wearing light clothing? Answer with the accuracy of one kilogram'. The body mass index (BMI) is derived from dividing the weight (in kilograms) by the square of body height (in meters), kg/m2. The body mass index is the most common measurement used to assess the degree of overweight. Body mass index >= 25 kg/m2 is tje internationally accepted threshold for overweight. Being observed are the respondents with a body mass index of a minimum of 25 kg/m2."
The source provides the following information: "Information is collected by a mail and online questionnaire.
The respondents are at least 20 years old and have permanent residency in Finland. There is no upper age limit.
The questionnaire is sent to people drawn by random sampling from the data of the Population Register Centre.
The questionnaire form is available in Finnish, Swedish, Russian and English.
The survey is carried out annually at the national level (sample size 10,000). This allows processing the findings only on the national level, not by any smaller regions.
Once every four years, the sample size is expanded to enable following the changes by counties at a rough level (sample size 3,300/county)."
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National Institute for Health and Welfare. (May 14, 2019). Share of people classified as overweight according to the body mass index (BMI)* in Finland in 2018, by age group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1022813/share-people-classified-overweight-bmi-age-group-finland/
National Institute for Health and Welfare. "Share of people classified as overweight according to the body mass index (BMI)* in Finland in 2018, by age group." Chart. May 14, 2019. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1022813/share-people-classified-overweight-bmi-age-group-finland/
National Institute for Health and Welfare. (2019). Share of people classified as overweight according to the body mass index (BMI)* in Finland in 2018, by age group. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1022813/share-people-classified-overweight-bmi-age-group-finland/
National Institute for Health and Welfare. "Share of People Classified as Overweight According to The Body Mass Index (Bmi)* in Finland in 2018, by Age Group." Statista, Statista Inc., 14 May 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1022813/share-people-classified-overweight-bmi-age-group-finland/
National Institute for Health and Welfare, Share of people classified as overweight according to the body mass index (BMI)* in Finland in 2018, by age group Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1022813/share-people-classified-overweight-bmi-age-group-finland/ (last visited December 22, 2024)
Share of people classified as overweight according to the body mass index (BMI)* in Finland in 2018, by age group [Graph], National Institute for Health and Welfare, May 14, 2019. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1022813/share-people-classified-overweight-bmi-age-group-finland/