The Prevalence of Obesity is Higher Among Women Than Men in Indonesia

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Erlina Fury Santika 13/01/2024 18:30 WIB

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Data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health processed by BPS shows that the prevalence of obesity is higher among women than men in Indonesia. This is based on research conducted over the past two yea

Prevalence of Obesity among Residents Aged 18 Years and Older (2013 and 2018)

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Data from the Indonesian Ministry of Health's Basic Health Research (Riskesdas Kemenkes), processed by the Central Bureau of Statistics (BPS), shows that the prevalence of obesity among Indonesian women is higher than among men.

The prevalence among women aged 18 years and older was 14.50% in 2013. In the same year, the prevalence among men was 9.60%.

Meanwhile, in 2018, the prevalence of obesity among women surged more than twofold to 29.30%. Similarly, the prevalence among men increased to 20%.

Nationally, the prevalence of obesity among individuals over 18 years old increased. In 2013, the prevalence was 14.80%, rising to 21.80% in 2018.

Based on place of residence, obese individuals predominantly live in urban areas.

Specifically, in urban areas, the prevalence was 17.90% in 2013, while in rural areas it was 11.4% in the same year.

The prevalence of obesity in urban areas jumped to 25.10% in 2018. Similarly, in rural areas, it increased to 17.8%.

(Also read: [No Decrease in Trend of Obesity-Related Deaths Over the Past 20 Years in Indonesia](https://databoks.katadata.co.id/datapublish/2023/04/18/belum-ada-penurunan-tren-kematian-akibat-obesitas-selama-20-tahun-terakhir-di-indonesia))

Editor : Erlina Fury Santika

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