Prevalence and Correlates of Overweight and Obesity in 12 European Countries in 2017-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Using data from the TackSHS survey, we aim to provide updated estimates on the prevalence and determinants of overweight and obesity in Europe.

Methods

A face-to-face survey was conducted in 2017-2018 in 12 European countries (Bulgaria, England, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, and Spain). Overall, 10,810 participants, representative in each country of the general adult population, provided information on self-reported height and weight.

Results

Almost half of participants (48.1%; 95% confidence interval, CI: 47.2-49.1) reported to be overweight or obese (54.1% in men and 42.5% in women) and 12.6% (95% CI: 12.0-13.2) obese (11.3% in men and 13.8% in women). Obesity prevalence was lowest in Italy (7.5%) and France

SUBMITTER: Stival C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9669997 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature