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  • Comorbidities
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Population breakdowns

Obesity prevalence

Adults, 2021

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:15+
Sample size:2,904
Area covered:National
References:The Omnibus Survey Caribbean Netherlands. 2021. Opendata.cbs.nl. CBS Statline. [online] Available at: https://opendata.cbs.nl/#/CBS/nl/dataset/82292NED/table?ts=1753358041493 [Last Accessed 23.02.26]. ‌
Notes:The sample consisted of 1,692 people on Bonaire, 589 on Saba, and 623 on St. Eustatius. Different limits apply for people under 18 years of age based on WHO reference values. NB Results are preliminary
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2013

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:15+
Sample size:1,893
Area covered:National
References:The Omnibus Survey Caribbean Netherlands. 2013. Opendata.cbs.nl. CBS Statline. [online] Available at: https://opendata.cbs.nl/#/CBS/nl/dataset/82292NED/table?ts=1753358041493 [Last Accessed 23.02.26].
Notes:In 2013, the sample consisted of 1,264 people on Bonaire, 299 on Saba, and 330 on St. Eustatius. Different BMI cutoffs are used for people aged 15 to 18 based on WHO reference values.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Overweight/obesity by education

Adults, 2021

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:15+
Sample size:2,904
Area covered:National
References:The Omnibus Survey Caribbean Netherlands. 2021. Opendata.cbs.nl. CBS Statline. [online] Available at: https://opendata.cbs.nl/#/CBS/nl/dataset/82292NED/table?ts=1753358041493 [Last Accessed 23.02.26].
Notes:The sample consisted of 1,692 people on Bonaire, 589 on Saba, and 623 on St. Eustatius. Different limits apply for people under 18 years of age based on WHO reference values. NB Results are preliminary
Definitions:Highest level of education achieved.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2013

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:15+
Sample size:1,893
Area covered:National
References:The Omnibus Survey Caribbean Netherlands. 2013. Opendata.cbs.nl. CBS Statline. [online] Available at: https://opendata.cbs.nl/#/CBS/nl/dataset/82292NED/table?ts=1753358041493 [Last Accessed 23.02.26]. ‌
Notes:In 2013, the sample consisted of 1,264 people on Bonaire, 299 on Saba, and 330 on St. Eustatius. Different BMI cutoffs are used for people aged 15 to 18 based on WHO reference values.
Definitions:Highest level of education achieved.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Overweight/obesity by age

Adults, 2021

Survey type:Self-reported
Sample size:2,904
Area covered:National
References:The Omnibus Survey Caribbean Netherlands. 2021. Opendata.cbs.nl. CBS Statline. [online] Available at: https://opendata.cbs.nl/#/CBS/nl/dataset/82292NED/table?ts=1753358041493 [Last Accessed 23.02.26].
Notes:The sample consisted of 1,692 people on Bonaire, 589 on Saba, and 623 on St. Eustatius. Different limits apply for people under 18 years of age based on WHO reference values. NB Results are preliminary
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2013

Survey type:Self-reported
Sample size:1,893
Area covered:National
References:The Omnibus Survey Caribbean Netherlands. 2013. Opendata.cbs.nl. CBS Statline. [online] Available at: https://opendata.cbs.nl/#/CBS/nl/dataset/82292NED/table?ts=1753358041493 [Last Accessed 23.02.26].
Notes:In 2013, the sample consisted of 1,264 people on Bonaire, 299 on Saba, and 330 on St. Eustatius. Different BMI cutoffs are used for people aged 15 to 18 based on WHO reference values.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Overweight/obesity by region

Adults, 2021

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:15+
Sample size:2,904
Area covered:National
References:The Omnibus Survey Caribbean Netherlands. 2021. Opendata.cbs.nl. CBS Statline. [online] Available at: https://opendata.cbs.nl/#/CBS/nl/dataset/82292NED/table?ts=1753358041493 [Last Accessed 23.02.26].
Notes:The sample consisted of 1,692 people on Bonaire, 589 on Saba, and 623 on St. Eustatius. Different limits apply for people under 18 years of age based on WHO reference values. NB Results are preliminary
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2021

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:15+
Sample size:2,904
Area covered:National
References:The Omnibus Survey Caribbean Netherlands. 2021. Opendata.cbs.nl. CBS Statline. [online] Available at: https://opendata.cbs.nl/#/CBS/nl/dataset/82292NED/table?ts=1753358041493 [Last Accessed 23.02.26].
Notes:The sample consisted of 1,692 people on Bonaire, 589 on Saba, and 623 on St. Eustatius. Different limits apply for people under 18 years of age based on WHO reference values. NB Results are preliminary
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2021

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:15+
Sample size:2,904
Area covered:National
References:The Omnibus Survey Caribbean Netherlands. 2021. Opendata.cbs.nl. CBS Statline. [online] Available at: https://opendata.cbs.nl/#/CBS/nl/dataset/82292NED/table?ts=1753358041493 [Last Accessed 23.02.26].
Notes:The sample consisted of 1,692 people on Bonaire, 589 on Saba, and 623 on St. Eustatius. Different limits apply for people under 18 years of age based on WHO reference values. NB Results are preliminary
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2017-2018

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:15+
Sample size:2,777
Area covered:National
References:The Omnibus Survey Caribbean Netherlands. 2017/18. Opendata.cbs.nl. CBS Statline. [online] Available at: https://opendata.cbs.nl/#/CBS/nl/dataset/82292NED/table?ts=1753358041493 [Last Accessed 23.02.26]. ‌
Notes:The sample consisted of 1,680 people on Bonaire, 477 on Saba, and 620 on St. Eustatius. Different BMI cutoffs are used for people aged 15 to 18 based on WHO reference values. Specific data not given for St Eustatius
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2017-2018

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:15+
Sample size:2,777
Area covered:National
References:The Omnibus Survey Caribbean Netherlands. 2017/18. Opendata.cbs.nl. CBS Statline. [online] Available at: https://opendata.cbs.nl/#/CBS/nl/dataset/82292NED/table?ts=1753358041493 [Last Accessed 23.02.26]. ‌
Notes:The sample consisted of 1,680 people on Bonaire, 477 on Saba, and 620 on St. Eustatius. Different BMI cutoffs are used for people aged 15 to 18 based on WHO reference values. Specific data not given for St Eustatius
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2017-2018

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:15+
Sample size:2,777
Area covered:National
References:The Omnibus Survey Caribbean Netherlands. 2017/18. Opendata.cbs.nl. CBS Statline. [online] Available at: https://opendata.cbs.nl/#/CBS/nl/dataset/82292NED/table?ts=1753358041493 [Last Accessed 23.02.26]. ‌
Notes:The sample consisted of 1,680 people on Bonaire, 477 on Saba, and 620 on St. Eustatius. Different BMI cutoffs are used for people aged 15 to 18 based on WHO reference values. Specific data not given for St Eustatius
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Adults, 2013

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:15+
Sample size:1,893
Area covered:National
References:The Omnibus Survey Caribbean Netherlands. 2013. Opendata.cbs.nl. CBS Statline. [online] Available at: https://opendata.cbs.nl/#/CBS/nl/dataset/82292NED/table?ts=1753358041493 [Last Accessed 23.02.26]. ‌
Notes:In 2013, the sample consisted of 1,264 people on Bonaire, 299 on Saba, and 330 on St. Eustatius. Different BMI cutoffs are used for people aged 15 to 18 based on WHO reference values.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Men, 2013

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:15+
Sample size:1,893
Area covered:National
References:The Omnibus Survey Caribbean Netherlands. 2013. Opendata.cbs.nl. CBS Statline. [online] Available at: https://opendata.cbs.nl/#/CBS/nl/dataset/82292NED/table?ts=1753358041493 [Last Accessed 23.02.26]. ‌
Notes:In 2013, the sample consisted of 1,264 people on Bonaire, 299 on Saba, and 330 on St. Eustatius. Different BMI cutoffs are used for people aged 15 to 18 based on WHO reference values.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Women, 2013

Survey type:Self-reported
Age:15+
Sample size:1,893
Area covered:National
References:The Omnibus Survey Caribbean Netherlands. 2013. Opendata.cbs.nl. CBS Statline. [online] Available at: https://opendata.cbs.nl/#/CBS/nl/dataset/82292NED/table?ts=1753358041493 [Last Accessed 23.02.26]. ‌
Notes:In 2013, the sample consisted of 1,264 people on Bonaire, 299 on Saba, and 330 on St. Eustatius. Different BMI cutoffs are used for people aged 15 to 18 based on WHO reference values.
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m².

Diabetes prevalence

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