American Samoa
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- Obesity prevalence
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Obesity prevalence
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Obesity prevalence
Adults, 2017-2018
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 18+ |
| Sample size: | 1005 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | 2017-2018 STEPS Country Report American Samoa. Available at: https://cdn.who.int/media/docs/default-source/ncds/ncd-surveillance/american_samoa_steps_hybrid_2017-2018-final-report.pdf?sfvrsn=2d828855_1&download=true (last accessed 05.12.22) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2004
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 25-64 |
| Sample size: | 1969 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | American Samoa STEPS Survey 2004. Available at https://www.who.int/ncds/surveillance/steps/AmericanSamoaSTEPSReport.pdf (last accessed 18.08.2020) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Children, 2011
| Survey type: | Self-reported |
| Age: | 14-18 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Kessaram, T., McKenzie, J., Girin, N. et al. Overweight, obesity, physical activity and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in adolescents of Pacific islands: results from the Global School-Based Student Health Survey and the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System. BMC Obes 2, 34 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40608-015-0062-4 |
| Notes: | Students in grades 9–12 (approximate age 14-18). No sample size noted. Sample was from the Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System survey. |
| Cutoffs: | CDC |
