Adult Overweight and Obesity Data

In the BRFSS survey, overweight is defined as body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 25.0 but less than 30.0; BMI was calculated from self-reported weight and height (weight [kg]/ height [m²]).

In the BRFSS survey, obese is defined as body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30.0; BMI was calculated from self-reported weight and height (weight [kg]/ height [m²]).

Respondents reporting weight of less than 50 pounds or greater than or equal to 650 pounds; height less than 3 feet or greater than or equal to 8 feet; or BMI less than 12 or greater than or equal to 100 were excluded. Pregnant respondents were also excluded.

Measures are defined above the visualization. Additional help can be found in the Help Section.

To download a data table click on the Title Text of the data table, click "Download" on the right below the data visualization, click "Crosstab" from the listed file formats, and click "Download". A '.csv' file will then download and can be opened in a text or spreadsheet application.