Figure 6.2. Prevalence
of obesity among adults aged 20 years and over, by
age group and sex: 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.
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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