In 2022, 40.6 percent of both men and women in Turkey were classed as being normal weight according to the body mass index calculation of individuals. About 57 percent of Turkish men were either overweight or obese, whereas this figure stood at almost 55 percent for Turkish women.
Distribution of the body mass index (BMI) of individuals in Turkey in 2022, by gender
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Body mass index is calculated by dividing weight (kg) by the square of height in meters.
Underweight: BMI< 18.50
Normal Weight: 18.50 ≤ BMI< 25.00
Overweight: 25.00 ≤ BMI< 30.00
Obese: BMI ≥ 30.00
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TurkStat. (June 1, 2023). Distribution of the body mass index (BMI) of individuals in Turkey in 2022, by gender [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved August 24, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/885953/bmi-distribution-of-individuals-in-turkey-by-gender/
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