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Obesity in men vs. women, 2016

Obesity is defined as having a body-mass index (BMI) equal to, or greater than, 30. BMI is a person's weight (inkilograms) divided by their height (in meters) squared.

Obesity in women (% of adults)10%20%30%40%50%60%Obesity in men (% of adults)20%AfghanistanAfghanistanAfrica (WHO)Africa (WHO)AlbaniaAlbaniaAlgeriaAlgeriaArgentinaArgentinaCook IslandsCook IslandsEgyptEgyptJapanJapanKuwaitKuwaitNauruNauruAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth AmericaOceaniaSouth America
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