Why is this measurement important?
In order to create a healthy and safe community, policies and programs must be developed and enhanced to help individuals maintain a healthy weight. Maintaining a healthy weight is an extremely important part of overall health. Obesity contributes to the leading causes of morbidity and mortality (including type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, some forms of cancers), negative mental health outcomes, reduced psychological well-being and poor quality of life. In addition, obesity and its associated health problems have a significant economic impact on the health care system and social services.
How is this measured?
Proportion of adults, aged 18 and over, that are overweight and obese according to self-reported height and weight.