Obesity
Indicator name | Obesity |
Code | HC- P17 |
Type (EU indicator/ NAT - national indicator) | EU (NAT in 2008) |
Detailed definition | The percentage of obese persons in the population i.e. the % of the population with BMI >= 30 kg/m2 |
Breakdowns | Gender Age groups: 18-44; 45-54; 55-64; 65+; 75+; 18-64 Income quintile |
Comments/ Policy relevance | To measure life-styles or healthy behaviour |
Source | EHIS |
SPC portfolio section | Health and LTC - sustainability |