Obesity among those who served in U.S. military 2015-2016

Published by
John Elflein,
Nov 19, 2018
This statistic shows the percentage of adult Americans with obesity among those who have served/not served in the U.S. military in 2015-2016. It was found that 29.1 percent of those who served in the U.S. military were obese, compared to 29 percent who did not serve.

Percentage of Americans suffering from obesity in 2015-2016, by military service

Loading statistic...

© Statista 2024
Download
Show detailed source information?
Register for free
Already a member?
Log in
Sources

Use Ask Statista Research Service

Release date

October 2018

Region

United States

Survey time period

2015 and 2016

Number of respondents

around 400,000

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Telephone interview

Supplementary notes

Percentage of adults who are obese by self-report, with a body mass index (BMI) of 30.0 or higher.
Data do not distinguish between those currently serving and those who have been discharged, the nature of discharges, involvement in active combat, or the era in which one served.

Citation formats
Access all statistics starting from $2,388 USD yearly *

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Register now
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interest

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

Professional Account

For teams up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts

Statistics on " Obesity in the United States "

The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics
The most important statistics

Other statistics that may interest you Obesity in the United States

Overview

6

Obesity prevalence

5

Trends in overweight and obesity

8

U.S. states

8

Obesity-related conditions

8

Further related statistics

10

Further Content: You might find this interesting as well

Statistics

Topics

Veteran health in the U.S.U.S. mental health issuesPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Veterans in the U.S.Veteran homelessness in the U.S.
All features, all contents, at all times: Learn more about our professional solutions.

* For commercial use only

Basic Account

For single users
$0 USD
Always free
Register now
Access limited to Free Statistics. Premium Statistics are not included.
  • Free Statistics
Based on your interest

Starter Account

For single users
$199 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free Statistics
  • Premium Statistics

Professional Account

For teams up to 5 people
$959 USD
per month, billed annually 1
Buy now
  • Free + Premium Statistics
  • Reports
  • Market Insights

1 All prices do not include sales tax. The account requires an annual contract and will renew after one year to the regular list price.

Compare accounts
Learn more about how Statista can support your business.
Menu