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What percentage of Singaporeans are overweight?

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What percentage of Singaporeans are overweight?

1 Based on the 2017 National Population Health Survey, the prevalence of obesity[1] among adult Singaporeans aged 18 to 59 years was 8.9%, and that among seniors aged 60 to 74 years was 6.9%.

What is considered overweight Singapore?

A BMI of 18.5 – 22.9 is considered healthy, whereas a result over 23 means your health is at risk. You are considered obese if you have a BMI of 30 and above. Monitor your waist circumference as well as your weight.

What is considered overweight for each age?

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) : A BMI of less than 18.5 means that a person is underweight. A BMI of between 18.5 and 24.9 is ideal. A BMI of between 25 and 29.9 is overweight.

What should be my ideal weight Singapore?

Underweight = <18.5. Normal weight = 18.5–24.9. Overweight = 25–29.9. Obesity = BMI of 30 or greater.

Is obesity a problem in Singapore?

Both globally and in Singapore, the prevalence of obesity and overweight in adults has been increasing steadily over the years. Singapore’s obesity prevalence increased 0.7 percentage point a year since 2004 to reach nearly 11% in 2010, only one percentage lower than the global average obesity prevalence of 12%.

What is a BMI for overweight?

If your BMI is less than 18.5, it falls within the underweight range. If your BMI is 18.5 to <25, it falls within the healthy weight range. If your BMI is 25.0 to <30, it falls within the overweight range. If your BMI is 30.0 or higher, it falls within the obesity range.

Why is obesity a problem in Singapore?

Obesity is increasing in prevalence in Singapore. This is part of a worldwide phenomenon. Action is being taken in Singapore to prevent and control obesity. Obesity is most commonly caused by a combination of excessive food energy intake, lack of physical activity, and genetic susceptibility.

How can I tell if Im overweight?

Adult Body Mass Index

  1. If your BMI is less than 18.5, it falls within the underweight range.
  2. If your BMI is 18.5 to <25, it falls within the healthy weight range.
  3. If your BMI is 25.0 to <30, it falls within the overweight range.
  4. If your BMI is 30.0 or higher, it falls within the obesity range.