Wales
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Obesity prevalence
Trends over time
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Obesity prevalence
Adults, 2019-2020
Survey type: | Self-reported |
Age: | 16+ |
Sample size: | 5786 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | National Health Survey for Wales 2019-20. https://statswales.gov.wales/Catalogue/National-Survey-for-Wales/Population-Health/Adult-Lifestyles (last accessed 30.09.20) |
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². |
Adults, 2017-2018
Survey type: | Self-reported |
Age: | 16+ |
Sample size: | 11381 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Self-reported |
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². |
Children, 2017-2018
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 32160 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Welsh Child Measurement Programme 2017-18 - http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/888/page/67795 (last accessed 8.03.19) |
Notes: | UK 90 Growth Reference. 85th & 95th Centile |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Children, 2016-2017
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 24236 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Public Health Wales. (2018). The Child Measurement Programme for Wales 2016/17. Available: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/888/12743%20PHW%20CMP%20Report%20%28Eng%29.pdf. Last accessed 9th Oct 2018. |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Children, 2015-2016
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 33327 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Child Measurement Programme 2015-6 http://www.wales.nhs.uk/ |
Notes: | 85th & 95th centile not IOTF cut off |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Children, 2014-2015
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 24284 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Child Measurement Programme 2014-5. http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/888/12318%20PHWO%20Child%20Measurement%20Eng%20August.pdf |
Notes: | 85th & 95th centile not IOTF cut off |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Children, 2013-2014
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 30669 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Child Measurement Programme 2013/4 http://www2.nphs.wales.nhs.uk:8080/ChildMeasurementDocs.nsf/85c50756737f79ac80256f2700534ea3/692fe9649b4fc8be80257e49002a4bcb/$FILE/ATT0SH7G.pdf (last accessed 9th June 2015) |
Notes: | NOT IOTF, 85th & 95th Centile |
Cutoffs: | Other |
% Children living with overweight or obesity in Wales 2013-2017
Girls
Survey type: | Measured |
References: | 2013: Child Measurement Programme 2013/4 http://www2.nphs.wales.nhs.uk:8080/ChildMeasurementDocs.nsf/85c50756737f79ac80256f2700534ea3/692fe9649b4fc8be80257e49002a4bcb/$FILE/ATT0SH7G.pdf (last accessed 9th June 2015) 2014: Child Measurement Programme 2014-5. http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/888/12318%20PHWO%20Child%20Measurement%20Eng%20August.pdf 2015: Child Measurement Programme 2015-6 http://www.wales.nhs.uk/ 2016: Public Health Wales. (2018). The Child Measurement Programme for Wales 2016/17. Available: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/888/12743%20PHW%20CMP%20Report%20%28Eng%29.pdf. Last accessed 9th Oct 2018. 2017: Welsh Child Measurement Programme 2017-18 - http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/888/page/67795 (last accessed 8.03.19) |
Notes: | Aged 4-5 |
Definitions: | 85th & 95th centile not IOTF cut off |
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. |
Boys
Survey type: | Measured |
References: | 2013: Child Measurement Programme 2013/4 http://www2.nphs.wales.nhs.uk:8080/ChildMeasurementDocs.nsf/85c50756737f79ac80256f2700534ea3/692fe9649b4fc8be80257e49002a4bcb/$FILE/ATT0SH7G.pdf (last accessed 9th June 2015) 2014: Child Measurement Programme 2014-5. http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/888/12318%20PHWO%20Child%20Measurement%20Eng%20August.pdf 2015: Child Measurement Programme 2015-6 http://www.wales.nhs.uk/ 2016: Public Health Wales. (2018). The Child Measurement Programme for Wales 2016/17. Available: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/888/12743%20PHW%20CMP%20Report%20%28Eng%29.pdf. Last accessed 9th Oct 2018. 2017: Welsh Child Measurement Programme 2017-18 - http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/888/page/67795 (last accessed 8.03.19) |
Notes: | Aged 4-5 |
Definitions: | 85th & 95th centile not IOTF cut off |
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: | Self-reported |
Sample size: | 57886 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | National Health Survey for Wales 2019-20. https://statswales.gov.wales/Catalogue/National-Survey-for-Wales/Population-Health/Adult-Lifestyles (last accessed 30.09.20) |
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². |
Adults, 2017-2018
Survey type: | Self-reported |
Sample size: | 2354 Male, 2718 Female |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Welsh Government. (2018). Wales National survey 2017-18 Health Related Survey adults. Available: https://gov.wales/docs/statistics/2018/180627-national-survey-2017-18-population-health-lifestyle-en.pdf. Last accessed 4th Oct 2018. |
Notes: | This data is Self-Report. |
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
Survey type: | Self-reported |
Sample size: | 13656 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Welsh Health Survey 2015. http://gov.wales/statistics-and-research/welsh-health-survey/?lang=en (last accessed 9th June 2016) |
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: | Self-reported |
Sample size: | 14170 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Welsh Health Survey http://gov.wales/statistics-and-research/welsh-health-survey/?lang=en (last accessed 12th June 2014) |
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, 2019-2020
Survey type: | Self-reported |
Age: | 16+ |
Sample size: | 5786 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | National Health Survey for Wales 2019-20. https://statswales.gov.wales/Catalogue/National-Survey-for-Wales/Population-Health/Adult-Lifestyles (last accessed 30.09.20) |
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². |
Boys, 2017-2018
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 32160 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Welsh Child Measurement Programme 2017-18 - http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/888/page/67795 (last accessed 8.03.19) |
Notes: | UK 90 Growth Reference. 85th & 95th Centile |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Girls, 2017-2018
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 32160 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Welsh Child Measurement Programme 2017-18 - http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/888/page/67795 (last accessed 8.03.19) |
Notes: | UK 90 Growth Reference. 85th & 95th Centile |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Boys, 2016-2017
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 24,236 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Public Health Wales. (2018). The Child Measurement Programme for Wales 2016/17. Available: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/888/12743%20PHW%20CMP%20Report%20%28Eng%29.pdf. Last accessed 9th Oct 2018. |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Girls, 2016-2017
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 24,236 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Public Health Wales. (2018). The Child Measurement Programme for Wales 2016/17. Available: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/888/12743%20PHW%20CMP%20Report%20%28Eng%29.pdf. Last accessed 9th Oct 2018. |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Boys, 2013-2014
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 30669 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | http://www2.nphs.wales.nhs.uk:8080/ChildMeasurementDocs.nsf/85c50756737f79ac80256f2700534ea3/692fe9649b4fc8be80257e49002a4bcb/$FILE/ATT0SH7G.pdf (last accessed 9th June 2015) |
Notes: | 85th-95th centile for overweight, 95th centile for obesity |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Girls, 2013-2014
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 30669 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | http://www2.nphs.wales.nhs.uk:8080/ChildMeasurementDocs.nsf/85c50756737f79ac80256f2700534ea3/692fe9649b4fc8be80257e49002a4bcb/$FILE/ATT0SH7G.pdf (last accessed 9th June 2015) |
Notes: | 85th-95th centile for overweight, 95th centile for obesity |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Overweight/obesity by socio-economic group
Adults, 2019-2020
Survey type: | Self-reported |
Age: | 16+ |
Sample size: | 5786 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | National Health Survey for Wales 2019-20. https://statswales.gov.wales/Catalogue/National-Survey-for-Wales/Population-Health/Adult-Lifestyles (last accessed 30.09.20) |
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
Survey type: | Self-reported |
Age: | 16+ |
Sample size: | 14170 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Welsh Health Survey http://gov.wales/statistics-and-research/welsh-health-survey/?lang=en (last accessed 12th June 2014) |
Notes: | Age standardised trends by Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation quintile (WIMD) (d) Trend data available from 2003-2014 |
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
Survey type: | Self-reported |
Age: | 16+ |
Sample size: | 14170 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Welsh Health Survey http://gov.wales/statistics-and-research/welsh-health-survey/?lang=en (last accessed 12th June 2014) |
Notes: | Age standardised trends by socio-economic classification of household reference person (NS-SEC) Trend data available from 2003 to 2014. |
Unless otherwise noted, overweight refers to a BMI between 25kg and 29.9kg/m², obesity refers to a BMI greater than 30kg/m². |
Boys, 2017-2018
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 32160 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Welsh Child Measurement Programme 2017-18 - http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/888/page/67795 (last accessed 8.03.19) |
Notes: | UK 90 Growth Reference. 85th & 95th Centile |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Girls, 2017-2018
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 32160 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Welsh Child Measurement Programme 2017-18 - http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/888/page/67795 (last accessed 8.03.19) |
Notes: | UK 90 Growth Reference. 85th & 95th Centile |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Boys, 2016-2017
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 24236 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Public Health Wales. (2018). The Child Measurement Programme for Wales 2016/17. Available: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/888/12743%20PHW%20CMP%20Report%20%28Eng%29.pdf. Last accessed 9th Oct 2018. |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Girls, 2016-2017
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 24236 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Public Health Wales. (2018). The Child Measurement Programme for Wales 2016/17. Available: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/888/12743%20PHW%20CMP%20Report%20%28Eng%29.pdf. Last accessed 9th Oct 2018. |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Boys, 2014-2015
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 24284 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Child Measurement Programme 2014-15. http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/888/12318%20PHWO%20Child%20Measurement%20Eng%20August.pdf |
Notes: | 85th/95th centile NOT IOTF cut off |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Girls, 2014-2015
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 24284 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Child Measurement Programme 2014-15. http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/888/12318%20PHWO%20Child%20Measurement%20Eng%20August.pdf |
Notes: | 85th/95th centile NOT IOTF cut off |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Boys, 2014-2015
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 24284 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Child Measurement Programme 2014-15. http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/888/12318%20PHWO%20Child%20Measurement%20Eng%20August.pdf |
Notes: | 85th/95th centile NOT IOTF cut off |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Girls, 2014-2015
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 24284 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Child Measurement Programme 2014-15. http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/documents/888/12318%20PHWO%20Child%20Measurement%20Eng%20August.pdf |
Notes: | 85th/95th centile NOT IOTF cut off |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Boys, 2013-2014
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 30669 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Child Measurement Programme 2013/4 http://www2.nphs.wales.nhs.uk:8080/ChildMeasurementDocs.nsf/85c50756737f79ac80256f2700534ea3/692fe9649b4fc8be80257e49002a4bcb/$FILE/ATT0SH7G.pdf (last accessed 9th June 2015) |
Notes: | 85th-95th centile for overweight 95th centile for obesity |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Girls, 2013-2014
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 30669 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Child Measurement Programme 2013/4 http://www2.nphs.wales.nhs.uk:8080/ChildMeasurementDocs.nsf/85c50756737f79ac80256f2700534ea3/692fe9649b4fc8be80257e49002a4bcb/$FILE/ATT0SH7G.pdf (last accessed 9th June 2015) |
Notes: | 85th-95th centile for overweight 95th centile for obesity |
Cutoffs: | Other |
Overweight/obesity by ethnicity
Children, 2013-2014
Survey type: | Measured |
Age: | 4-5 |
Sample size: | 30669 |
Area covered: | National |
References: | Child Measurement Programme 2013/4 http://www2.nphs.wales.nhs.uk:8080/ChildMeasurementDocs.nsf/85c50756737f79ac80256f2700534ea3/692fe9649b4fc8be80257e49002a4bcb/$FILE/ATT0SH7G.pdf (last accessed 9th June 2015) |
Cutoffs: | Other |