Northern Ireland
- Overview
- Obesity prevalence
- Trends over time
- Population breakdowns
- Policies
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Obesity prevalence
Trends over time
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Obesity prevalence
Adults, 2019-2020
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3120 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Northern Ireland Health Survey 2019/20. Available at https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201920 (last accessed 02.03.21) |
| 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: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 2315 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2016-2017
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 2729 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2015-2016
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 2912 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2014-2015
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3172 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2013-2014
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3454 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2012-2013
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3280 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2011-2012
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3342 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2010-2011
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 2603 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Children, 2019-2020
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 2-15 |
| Sample size: | 663 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Northern Ireland Health Survey 2019/20. Available at https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201920 (last accessed 02.03.21) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2017-2018
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 2-15 |
| Sample size: | 392 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Notes: | NOTE SMALL SAMPLE SIZE |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2016-2017
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 2-15 |
| Sample size: | 384 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2015-2016
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 2-15 |
| Sample size: | 457 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2014-2015
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 2-15 |
| Sample size: | 511 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2013-2014
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 2-15 |
| Sample size: | 536 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2012-2013
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 2-15 |
| Sample size: | 538 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2011-2012
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 2-15 |
| Sample size: | 591 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2010-2011
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 2-15 |
| Sample size: | 504 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2000
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 12 |
| Sample size: | 2017 |
| References: | Watkins DC, Murray LJ, McCarron P, Boreham CAG, Cran GW, Young IS, McGartland C, Robson PJ, Savage JM. Ten-year trends for fatness in Northern Irish adolescents: the Young Hearts Projects - repeat cross-sectional study. International Journal of Obesity 2005;29:579-585 |
| Notes: | IOTF Cut off. Reference: Cole TJ, Bellizzi MC, Flegal KM, Dietz WH. Establishing a standard definition for child overweight and obesity worldwide: International survey. BMJ. 2000 May 6;320(7244):1240-3. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 1996
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 13-14 |
| Sample size: | 2307 |
| References: | Yarnell JWG, McCrum EE, Patterson CC, Skidmore P, Shields MD, McMahon J, Evans AE. Prevalence and awareness of excess wieght in 13 and 14 year olds in Northern Ireland using recent international guidelines. Acta Paediatr 2001;90:1435-1439 |
| Notes: | IOTF Cut off. Reference: Cole TJ, Bellizzi MC, Flegal KM, Dietz WH. Establishing a standard definition for child overweight and obesity worldwide: International survey. BMJ. 2000 May 6;320(7244):1240-3. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 1989-1990
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 12 |
| Sample size: | 1015 |
| References: | Watkins DC, Murray LJ, McCarron P, Boreham CAG, Cran GW, Young IS, McGartland C, Robson PJ, Savage JM. Ten-year trends for fatness in Northern Irish adolescents: the Young Hearts Projects - repeat cross-sectional study. International Journal of Obesity 2005;29:579-585 |
| Notes: | IOTF Cut off. Reference: Cole TJ, Bellizzi MC, Flegal KM, Dietz WH. Establishing a standard definition for child overweight and obesity worldwide: International survey. BMJ. 2000 May 6;320(7244):1240-3. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
% Adults living with obesity in Northern Ireland 2010-2017
Men
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
| Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used. | |
Women
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
| Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used. | |
% Adults living with overweight or obesity in Northern Ireland 2010-2017
Men
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
| Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used. | |
Women
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20)Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
| Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used. | |
% Children living with overweight or obesity in Northern Ireland 2010-2017
Boys
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Definitions: | IOTF |
| Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used. | |
Girls
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Definitions: | IOTF |
| Different methodologies may have been used to collect this data and so data from different surveys may not be strictly comparable. Please check with original data sources for methodologies used. | |
Overweight/obesity by age
Adults, 2019-2020
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 3120 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Northern Ireland Health Survey 2019/20. Available at https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201920 (last accessed 02.03.21) |
| 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: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 2315 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Northern Ireland Health Survey 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718 (last accessed 30.01.19) |
| 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: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 2315 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2016-2017
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 2,729 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Department of Health (2017). Health Survey Northern Ireland Technical report 2016/17. Department of health. Available from https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201617. [Last accessed 2nd Nov 2018]. |
| Notes: | IOTF cut-offs used |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2015-2016
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 2912 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2014-2015
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 3172 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2013-2014
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 3454 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland: First Results 2013/14. http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/hsni-first-results-13-14.pdf (last accessed 17 June 2015) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2013-2014
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 3454 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2012-2013
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 3280 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2011-2012
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 3342 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2010-2011
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 2603 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Children, 2019-2020
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 663 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Northern Ireland Health Survey 2019/20. Available at https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201920 (last accessed 02.03.21) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2017-2018
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2016-2017
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2015-2016
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2014-2015
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2013-2014
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2012-2013
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2011-2012
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2010-2011
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Overweight/obesity by region
Adults, 2019-2020
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3120 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Northern Ireland Health Survey 2019/20. Available at https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201920 (last accessed 02.03.21) |
| 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: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 2315 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Northern Ireland Health Survey 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718 (last accessed 30.01.19) |
| 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: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 2315 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2015-2016
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 2912 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2014-2015
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3172 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2013-2014
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3454 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/index/statistics/lcb/obesity-and-diet.htm (last accessed 18 June 2015) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2013-2014
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3454 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2012-2013
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3280 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/index/statistics/lcb/obesity-and-diet.htm (last accessed 18 June 2015) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2012-2013
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3280 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2011-2012
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3342 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2010-2011
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 2603 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Boys, 2016-2018
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 4-6 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency - Childhood BMI (administrative geographies). Available at: https://www.ninis2.nisra.gov.uk/public/PivotGrid.aspx?ds=9971&lh=73&yn=2010-2018&sk=134&sn=Health+and+Social+Care&yearfilter=. Last accessed: 19.04.21. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Girls, 2016-2018
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 4-6 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency - Childhood BMI (administrative geographies). Available at: https://www.ninis2.nisra.gov.uk/public/PivotGrid.aspx?ds=9971&lh=73&yn=2010-2018&sk=134&sn=Health+and+Social+Care&yearfilter=. Last accessed: 19.04.21. |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Children, 2012-2013
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 2-10 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/index/statistics/lcb/obesity-and-diet.htm (last accessed 18 June 2015) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Overweight/obesity by socio-economic group
Adults, 2019-2020
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3120 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Northern Ireland Health Survey 2019/20. Available at https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201920 (last accessed 02.03.21) |
| 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: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 2315 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Northern Ireland Health Survey 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718 (last accessed 30.01.19) |
| 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: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 2315 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2015-2016
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 2912 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2014-2015
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3172 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2013-2014
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3454 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/index/statistics/lcb/obesity-and-diet.htm (last accessed 18 June 2015) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2013-2014
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3454 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2012-2013
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3280 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/index/statistics/lcb/obesity-and-diet.htm (last accessed 18 June 2015) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2012-2013
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3280 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2011-2012
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3342 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Adults, 2010-2011
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 2603 |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland 2017/18. https://www.health-ni.gov.uk/publications/health-survey-northern-ireland-first-results-201718(last accessed 14.07.20) |
| Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². | |
Children, 2012-2013
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 2-10 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Health Survey Northern Ireland: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/index/statistics/lcb/obesity-and-diet.htm (last accessed 18 June 2015) |
| Cutoffs: | IOTF |
Boys, 2001-2002
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 2039 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Whelton H, Harrington J, Crowley E, Kelleher V, Cronin M, Perry IJ. Prevalence of overweight and obesity on the island of Ireland: results from the North South Survey of Children’s Height, Weight and Body Mass Index, 2002. BMC Public Health. 2007;7:187. |
| Notes: | In NI disadvantage was classified according to whether the parents or guardians of the children or adolescents in the sample were in receipt of any Low-income Benefits. Comparison data with Republic of Ireland also available. |
| Cutoffs: | Other |
Girls, 2001-2002
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Sample size: | 2039 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Whelton H, Harrington J, Crowley E, Kelleher V, Cronin M, Perry IJ. Prevalence of overweight and obesity on the island of Ireland: results from the North South Survey of Children’s Height, Weight and Body Mass Index, 2002. BMC Public Health. 2007;7:187. |
| Notes: | In NI disadvantage was classified according to whether the parents or guardians of the children or adolescents in the sample were in receipt of any Low-income Benefits. Comparison data with Republic of Ireland also available. |
| Cutoffs: | Other |
