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Data List for Overweight or obese by year, Utah and U.S., 2002-2023

BRFSS Utah vs. U.S.YearAge-adjusted percentage of adultsLower LimitUpper Limit
Record Count: 43
UT Old Methodology200256.6%54.6%58.6%
UT Old Methodology200356.7%54.7%58.7%
UT Old Methodology200458.6%56.9%60.2%
UT Old Methodology200558.5%56.8%60.1%
UT Old Methodology200657.5%55.8%59.2%
UT Old Methodology200759.7%57.9%61.5%
UT Old Methodology200860.3%58.6%62.0%
US Old Methodology200258.5%58.2%58.9%
US Old Methodology200359.1%58.8%59.5%
US Old Methodology200460.1%59.7%60.4%
US Old Methodology200561.1%60.7%61.4%
US Old Methodology200661.1%60.7%61.4%
US Old Methodology200762.1%61.8%62.5%
US Old Methodology200862.7%62.4%63.0%
US Old Methodology200963.1%62.8%63.4%
US Old Methodology201063.0%62.7%63.3%
UT New Methodology200960.3%59.1%61.5%
UT New Methodology201061.4%60.3%62.5%
UT New Methodology201160.6%59.5%61.7%
UT New Methodology201259.4%58.2%60.5%
UT New Methodology201360.8%59.7%61.9%
UT New Methodology201460.9%59.9%61.8%
UT New Methodology201561.0%59.8%62.1%
UT New Methodology201661.6%60.3%62.9%
UT New Methodology201761.9%60.7%63.1%
UT New Methodology201863.4%62.2%64.6%
UT New Methodology201964.9%63.7%65.9%
UT New Methodology202063.8%62.7%65.0%
UT New Methodology202165.5%64.3%66.7%
UT New Methodology202266.5%65.3%67.8%
UT New Methodology202365.8%64.6%67.0%
US New Methodology201163.0%62.7%63.3%
US New Methodology201263.3%63.0%63.6%
US New Methodology201363.7%63.4%64.0%
US New Methodology201464.0%63.7%64.3%
US New Methodology201564.4%64.1%64.7%
US New Methodology201664.6%64.3%64.9%
US New Methodology201765.2%64.9%65.5%
US New Methodology201865.9%65.5%66.2%
US New Methodology201966.5%66.2%66.8%
US New Methodology202066.6%66.2%67.0%
US New Methodology202167.4%67.0%67.7%
US New Methodology202267.4%66.8%68.0%

Data Notes

Overweight is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) that is between 25.0 to <30. Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or more. BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters.^1^ 1. CDC [https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/data-trends-maps/help/npao_dtm/definitions.html].   [[br]] [[br]]The U.S./Utah graphs includes estimates using old and new methodologies. In 2011, the BRFSS changed its methodology from a landline only sample and weighting based on post-stratification to a landline/cell phone sample and raking as the weighting methodology. Raking accounts for variables such as income, education, marital status, and home ownership during weighting and has the potential to more accurately reflect the population distribution. [[br]] [[br]] In 2016, Utah BRFSS modified its methodology for age adjustment for increased precision. With this change Utah is consistent with both the U.S. and other states using IBIS. Data has been updated from 2011 onward in all chart views to reflect this change. [[br]] [[br]]Age-adjusted to U.S. 2000 standard population.

Data Sources

  • Utah Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) [https://ibis.utah.gov/ibisph-view/query/selection/brfss/BRFSSSelection.html]
  • Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey Data, US Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

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Definition

Overweight is defined as having a body mass index (BMI) that is between 25.0 to <30. Obesity is defined as a BMI of 30 or more. BMI is calculated by dividing weight in kilograms by the square of height in meters.^1^[[br]] [[br]] ---- 1. CDC [https://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/data-trends-maps/help/npao_dtm/definitions.html Defining Adult Overweight and Obesity]

How We Calculated the Rates

Numerator:The number of respondents age 18 years and older who have a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 25.0 kg/m^2^ calculated from self-reported weight and height.
Denominator:The number of respondents age 18 years and older for whom BMI can be calculated from their self-reported weight and height (excludes unknowns or refusals for weight and height).

Date Indicator Content Last Updated: 10/18/2024


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