In 2021, almost one in two Italians enjoyed a normal weight in terms of body mass index (BMI). However, about 34 percent of the population was overweight, while obese people represented 12 percent of the population. Moreover, a small share of individuals was underweight. This figure shows the distribution of adult body mass index (BMI) in Italy in 2021.
Distribution of adult body mass index (BMI) in Italy in 2021
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Istat. (August 3, 2022). Distribution of adult body mass index (BMI) in Italy in 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 09, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/586182/distribution-of-adult-body-mass-index-bmi-italy/
Istat. "Distribution of adult body mass index (BMI) in Italy in 2021." Chart. August 3, 2022. Statista. Accessed February 09, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/586182/distribution-of-adult-body-mass-index-bmi-italy/
Istat. (2022). Distribution of adult body mass index (BMI) in Italy in 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 09, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/586182/distribution-of-adult-body-mass-index-bmi-italy/
Istat. "Distribution of Adult Body Mass Index (Bmi) in Italy in 2021." Statista, Statista Inc., 3 Aug 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/586182/distribution-of-adult-body-mass-index-bmi-italy/
Istat, Distribution of adult body mass index (BMI) in Italy in 2021 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/586182/distribution-of-adult-body-mass-index-bmi-italy/ (last visited February 09, 2023)
Distribution of adult body mass index (BMI) in Italy in 2021 [Graph], Istat, August 3, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/586182/distribution-of-adult-body-mass-index-bmi-italy/