In 2022, almost 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 11.4 percent of the population. Moreover, a small share of individuals was underweight. This figure shows the distribution of adult body mass index (BMI) in Italy in 2022.
Distribution of adult body mass index (BMI) in Italy in 2022
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Istat. (August 4, 2023). Distribution of adult body mass index (BMI) in Italy in 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 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 2022." Chart. August 4, 2023. Statista. Accessed July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/586182/distribution-of-adult-body-mass-index-bmi-italy/
Istat. (2023). Distribution of adult body mass index (BMI) in Italy in 2022. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 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 2022." Statista, Statista Inc., 4 Aug 2023, 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 2022 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/586182/distribution-of-adult-body-mass-index-bmi-italy/ (last visited July 22, 2024)
Distribution of adult body mass index (BMI) in Italy in 2022 [Graph], Istat, August 4, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/586182/distribution-of-adult-body-mass-index-bmi-italy/