Adult body mass index
Note: BMI is calculated from weight and height collected from respondents. In the Canadian Community Health Survey, both self-reported and measured methods were used. Results obtained from comparing these two methods have shown that women are inclined to underestimate their weight, while men tend to overestimate their height. Moreover, underreporting of weight increases with higher levels of BMI.
Definition
Fact Sheet (82-625-X)
Map (82-583-X)
Description for the Health Indicator thematic maps
Data tables
Body mass index, overweight or obese, self-reported, adult, by age group and sex
Body mass index, overweight or obese, self-reported, adult, by sex, provinces and territories
Self-reported, Canada, provinces, territories, health regions and peer groups
Annual Estimates:
These estimates present the most up-to-date population health characteristics and will be updated yearly.
By age group and sex (number, percent and confidence intervals)
Most recent data available
Two-year period estimates:
The two-year combined data are less current than annual estimates, but have higher precision (less variability).
By age group and sex (number, percent and confidence intervals) Most recent data available
Two-year period estimates, by age group and sex, Canada, provinces, territories, census metropolitan areas and influence zones
Two-year period estimates:
The two-year combined data are less current than annual estimates, but have higher precision (less variability).
By age group and sex (number, percent and confidence intervals) most recent data available
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