High results are undesirable.
Population age 18 and older considered obese divided by the total population age 18 and older
Population estimates are based on weighted survey responses to reflect the total population.
Population age 18 and older (based on weighted survey responses)
Population age 18 and older with body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30.00 kg/m2, based on self-reported height and weight (based on weighted survey responses)
BMI is calculated by dividing the respondent's body weight (in kilograms) by his or her height (in metres) squared. Given that the literature shows self-reported data among adults underestimates weight and overestimates height, the CCHS applied BMI correction equations to the obesity estimates.
According to World Health Organization (WHO) and Health Canada guidelines, the index for body weight classification is as follows:
- Less than 18.50: underweight
- 18.50 to 24.99: normal weight
- 25.00 to 29.99: overweight
- 30.00 to 34.99: obese, class I
- 35.00 to 39.99: obese, class II
- 40.00 or greater: obese, class III
Comments
Data for Ontario's local health integration networks and British Columbia's regional health authorities was received from Statistics Canada through custom tabulation requests:
Source: Statistics Canada. Selected CCHS Indicators for Ontario by Local Health Integration Network and British Columbia Regional Health Authority, 2017–2018. January 2020. Reproduced and distributed on an "as is" basis with the permission of Statistics Canada.
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Please note that these results are calculated based on the population age 15+.
Please note that these results are calculated based on age-standardization to the 2011 Canadian standard population.