Obesity, which is one of the most dangerous problems that is increasing day by day among health problems can be defined as the excessive and abnormal accumulation of fat in the body at levels that can impair health. Obesity is one of the most important health problems in the world, especially in developed countries. According to the data published by the World Health Organization, approximately 2 billion people in the world are overweight and approximately 600 million of these people are in the obesity category.
A review of the data published by TUIK in our country for 2015 reveals that 20 of every 100 people living in our country are in the overweight category. The incidence is higher in women than in men. The problem of obesity, which is spreading every day in the world, is a problem that seriously affects people’s quality of life and life expectancy. However, do remember that obesity is a health problem that can be treated.
How is Obesity Calculated?
Obesity calculations are based on the classifications determined by the World Health Organization. The Body Mass Index calculation methods are generally preferred for this calculation method.We will try to give you a better understanding of the formula by explaining it through an example. It is calculated by taking the square of the formula of Body Mass Index = Weight (Kg) / Height. For example, the calculation of a person who is 1.80 cm tall and weighs 100 kilograms is as follows. First we will need to square the height. It is 1.8 x 1.8 = 3.24. Then, by dividing the body weight of 100 kilograms by the square of the height, the result is 100/3.24 = 30.8.
According to the reference ranges determined by the World Health Organization, if the Body Mass Index calculated for a person is between 18.5 and 24.99, he is in the “normal” class. If the person has a Body Mass Index over 25, he is in the overweight class. If there is a Body Mass Index over 30, obesity is considered, and a Body Mass Index over 40 puts him in the morbid obesity category. A BMI below 18.5 puts the incumbent in the underweight category.
In Summary:
| Category | BMI (kg/m2) | |
| Basic intersection points | Advanced intersection points | |
| Underweight (low weight) | <18.50 | <18.50 |
| Extremely underweight | <16.00 | <16.00 |
| Medium level underweight | 16.00-16.99 | 16.00-16.99 |
| Mild level underweight | 17.00-18.49 | 17.00-18.49 |
| Normal | 18.50-24.99 | 18.50-22.99 |
| 23.00-24.99 | ||
| Fleshy, slightly overweight, very overweight | >25.00 | >25.00 |
| Pre-obesity | 25.00-29.99 | 25.00-27.49 |
| 27.50-29.99 | ||
