Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Percent of Adults who are Overweight
Select a Public Health Preparedness Region
Measurement Period: 2021
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This indicator shows the percentage of adults 18 years and older who are overweight (body mass index between 25.0-29.9 kg/m²).
Why is this important?
Being overweight affects quality of life and puts individuals at risk for developing many adverse health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. Losing weight helps to prevent and control these diseases. Being overweight or obese also carries significant economic costs due to increased healthcare spending and lost earnings.
| Public Health Preparedness Region | Source | Measurement Period | Percent | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
There are 15 Public Health Preparedness Region values. The lowest value is 26.4%, and the highest value is 38.1%.
Half of the values are between 31.9% and 34.2%.
The middle (median) value is 33.2%.
Data Source
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Maintained By: Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Filed under: Health / Weight Status, Health Status, Adults