This statistic displays the distribution of body mass index (BMI) in Ireland in 2018/19, by age. It was found that 65 percent of those aged between 15 and 24 years are normal weight, while around 20 percent of 45 to 54 year olds are classed as normal weight.
Body mass index (BMI) distribution of individuals in Ireland in 2018/19, by age
* The source adds the following information: "Body mass index (BMI) is a standardized measure used to estimate whether or not someone is underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese. It is calculated by dividing weight (in kilograms) by height (in meters) squared. A score of over 25 is overweight, with scores of 30 or higher considered obese."
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Department of Health Ireland. (November 20, 2019). Body mass index (BMI) distribution of individuals in Ireland in 2018/19, by age [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved May 23, 2022, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/825763/age-distribution-ireland-bmi/
Department of Health Ireland. "Body mass index (BMI) distribution of individuals in Ireland in 2018/19, by age ." Chart. November 20, 2019. Statista. Accessed May 23, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/825763/age-distribution-ireland-bmi/
Department of Health Ireland. (2019). Body mass index (BMI) distribution of individuals in Ireland in 2018/19, by age . Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: May 23, 2022. https://www.statista.com/statistics/825763/age-distribution-ireland-bmi/
Department of Health Ireland. "Body Mass Index (Bmi) Distribution of Individuals in Ireland in 2018/19, by Age ." Statista, Statista Inc., 20 Nov 2019, https://www.statista.com/statistics/825763/age-distribution-ireland-bmi/
Department of Health Ireland, Body mass index (BMI) distribution of individuals in Ireland in 2018/19, by age Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/825763/age-distribution-ireland-bmi/ (last visited May 23, 2022)
