Increasing Percentage of Overweight and Obese Patients in Different Periods According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey Data
| 1976–1980 (n = 11,207) | 1988–1994 (n = 11,468) | 1999–2002 (n = 7,494) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overweight (BMI ≥25) | 47 | 56 | 65 |
| Obese (BMI ≥30) | 15 | 23 | 31 |