Body mass index (BMI) by sex, age and educational attainment level
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Description | Body mass index (BMI): Distribution of the population according to their body mass index (BMI). BMI is defined as the weight in kilos divided by the square of the height in meters. For dissemination purpose, the following modalities are used: - Underweight: BMI less than 18.5 - Normal weight: BMI between 18.5 and less than 25 - Pre-obese: BMI between 25 and less than 30 - Obese: BMI equal or greater than 30 - Overweight: BMI equal or greater than 25 (Pre-obese + Obese) |
| Definition | Not specified |
| Outcome type | Health impacts |
| Category | NutritionAndHealth |
| Connects to transition domains | None specified |
| Unit(s) of measurement description | % of population aged 15 and over, by educational attainment level, sex and age, classified into underweight, normal, pre-obese, obese, overweight |
| Unit(s) of measurement | None specified |
| EU 2025 SDG Indicator | None specified |
| Supply chain components | Consumption |
| Methodology | Not specified |