Figure 6.3.
Age-adjusted prevalence of obesity among adults aged 20 years and over,
by sex and
race/ethnicity: United States, quarter one 2002
NOTES: Obesity is
defined as a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or more. The analysis
excluded 322 people with unknown height or weight. Estimates are
age-adjusted to the projected year 2000 standard population using three
age groups: 20-39 years, 40-59 years, and 60 years and over.
DATA SOURCE: Based on
data collected from January through March in the Sample Adult Core
component of the 2002 National Health Interview Survey.
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