In 2022, around 57 percent of people who underwent a health screening in South Korea had a body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 and 25, which is considered a healthy range. About 39.5 percent were considered to be obese, with the majority in stage 1 having a BMI in the range of 25 and 30.
Distribution of body mass index (BMI) in health screenings in South Korea in 2022
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NHIS. (December 29, 2023). Distribution of body mass index (BMI) in health screenings in South Korea in 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1450425/south-korea-bmi-distribution/
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NHIS. (2023). Distribution of body mass index (BMI) in health screenings in South Korea in 2022. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: November 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1450425/south-korea-bmi-distribution/
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