In 2023, roughly one in two Italians enjoyed a normal weight in terms of body mass index (BMI). However, about 35 percent of the population was overweight, while obese people represented 11.8 percent of the population. Moreover, a small share of individuals were underweight. This figure shows the distribution of adult body mass index (BMI) in Italy in 2023.
Distribution of adult body mass index (BMI) in Italy in 2023
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Istat. (August 5, 2024). Distribution of adult body mass index (BMI) in Italy in 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/586182/distribution-of-adult-body-mass-index-bmi-italy/
Istat. "Distribution of adult body mass index (BMI) in Italy in 2023." Chart. August 5, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/586182/distribution-of-adult-body-mass-index-bmi-italy/
Istat. (2024). Distribution of adult body mass index (BMI) in Italy in 2023. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/586182/distribution-of-adult-body-mass-index-bmi-italy/
Istat. "Distribution of Adult Body Mass Index (Bmi) in Italy in 2023." Statista, Statista Inc., 5 Aug 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/586182/distribution-of-adult-body-mass-index-bmi-italy/
Istat, Distribution of adult body mass index (BMI) in Italy in 2023 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/586182/distribution-of-adult-body-mass-index-bmi-italy/ (last visited December 19, 2024)
Distribution of adult body mass index (BMI) in Italy in 2023 [Graph], Istat, August 5, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/586182/distribution-of-adult-body-mass-index-bmi-italy/