Northern Ireland
- Overview
- Obesity prevalence
- Trends over time
- Contextual factors
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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. | |
Adults, 2005-2006
| Survey type: | Measured |
| Age: | 16+ |
| Sample size: | 3378 |
| Area covered: | National |
| References: | Northern Ireland Health and Social Wellbeing Survey 2005/06: Topline Results - Adult Obesity. |
| 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, 2010-2020
Men
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017: 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) 2019: 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. | |
| 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: | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017: 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) 2019: 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. | |
| 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, 2010-2020
Men
| Survey type: | Measured |
| References: | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017: 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) 2019: 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. | |
| 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: | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017: 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) 2019: 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. | |
| 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, 2010-2020
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. | |
