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Get in touch with us now| Characteristic | Underweight | Normal weight | Overweight | Obese |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15-24 | 6% | 64% | 22% | 8% |
| 25-34 | 3% | 46% | 34% | 17% |
| 35-44 | 1% | 40% | 34% | 25% |
| 45-54 | 1% | 33% | 39% | 27% |
| 55-64 | 2% | 30% | 39% | 29% |
| 65-74 | 2% | 34% | 42% | 21% |
| 75+ | 1% | 37% | 41% | 22% |
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Release date
December 2022
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Region
Ireland
Survey time period
November 2021 to July 2022
Number of respondents
7,500 respondents
Age group
15 years and over
Method of interview
Face-to-face interview
Supplementary notes
* 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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