Overweight prevalence in England 2021, by gender and region

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Conor Stewart,
Apr 3, 2024
In 2021, 44 percent of men and 36 percent of women in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England were classed as being overweight. Furthermore, almost 50 percent of men in the East Midlands were classed as overweight.

Prevalence of adults who were overweight in England 2021, by gender and region

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Release date

December 2022

Region

United Kingdom (England)

Survey time period

2021

Number of respondents

5,355*

Age group

16 years and older

Special properties

Self-reported

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

* Weighted bases: n (men)= 2,664; n (women)= 2,690.
The source provides the following information:
Regions defined as the former Government Office Regions.
Overweight: 25 to less than 30 kilograms per meter squared.
Not including those who are obese

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