MLHU - Health Status Resource

Figure 6.6.2 Overweight or obese adults, by age group

Percent of population (18+) overweight or obese according to body mass index category, Middlesex-London, 2015/16

Figure 6.6.2 Overweight or obese adults, by age group
Source: 
Canadian Community Health Survey [2015/16], Statistics Canada, Share File, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care

Younger adults (aged 18−44) had the lowest percentage of being overweight or obese (39.8%) in comparison to older adults 45 years or older. This corresponds with a higher percentage of meeting physically activity guidelines in adults aged 18−44 (Figure 6.2.2).