According to a survey carried out in England in June 2021, nine percent of English people surveyed described themselves as obese, while according to the official NHS figures 25 percent of English people are obese. The survey indicated that many people in England who are overweight or obese do not perceive themselves in that way.
Share of perceptions about body weight compared to NHS official data in Great Britain in 2021
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YouGov. (July 20, 2021). Share of perceptions about body weight compared to NHS official data in Great Britain in 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1255174/body-weight-perception-in-england/
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YouGov. (2021). Share of perceptions about body weight compared to NHS official data in Great Britain in 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1255174/body-weight-perception-in-england/
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