TurkStat Survey: 21 Percent of Turkey is Obese
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According to the "Turkey Health Survey" shared with the public by the Turkish Statistical Institute (TurkStat) today (June 4), the percentage of obese individuals in Turkey was 21.1 percent in 2019.
As examined based on the body mass index values of individuals, it was seen that the individuals 15 years and over were obese with 19.6 percent in 2016 and increased to 21.1 percent in 2019. It was seen that women were obese with 24.8 percent and pre-obese with 30.4 percent. These figures were observed 17.3 percent and 39.7 percent for men, respectively.
The distribution of women's body mass index (%), 2008-2019
The distribution of men's body mass index (%), 2008-2019
When the diseases were examined for the 0-6 age group children in the last six months, upper respiratory tract infections were the most common diseases with 35.9 percent in 2019. This was followed by diarrhea with 28.7 percent, lower respiratory tract infections with 9.5 percent.
For the 7-14 age group children, upper respiratory tract infections were also the most common diseases with 29.4 percent. This was followed by diarrhea with 18.3 percent, oral and dental health problems with 14.2 percent.
The distribution of the most frequent diseases for children by sex (%), 2019
When the diseases were examined for individuals 15 years old and over in the last 12 months, low back disorders were the most common diseases with 27.1 percent in 2016 and increased to 29.7 percent in 2019. This was followed by neck disorders with 20.5 percent, hypertension with 16.4 percent, allergy with 12.3 percent and arthrosis with 11.2 percent in 2019.
Percentage of daily smokers has decreased
The percentage of daily smokers was 26.5 percent in 2016 and increased to 28.0 percent in 2019. This percentage was 41.3 percent for men and 14.9 percent for women in 2019, according to the TurkStat.
The percentage of nonsmokers (ex and never smoker) was 69.4 percent in 2016 and decreased to 68.7 percent in 2019. As examined by age group, the highest percentage of smokers were in 35-44 age group with 42.8 percent.
The distribution of daily smokers by sex (%), 2010-2019
Inpatient health services
The percentage of the individuals receiving inpatient health services was 11.3 percent in 2016 and decreased to 10.8 percent in 2019. As examined by age group, 75 years old and over was the first rank with 23.7 percent. 65-74 age group with 18.3 percent followed this in 2019.
The percentage of the individuals 15 years old and over who measured blood pressure was 48.6 percent in 2016 and increased to 50.8 percent in 2019. The preventive services that showed highest increase were measurement of cholesterol and blood sugar. (HA/SD)