Tackling Obesity in Canada: Obesity and Excess Weight Rates in Canadian Adults

1978

In 1978/79, 49% of adults over the age of 18 were overweight or obese.

2004

In 2004, 59% of adults over the age of 18 were overweight or obese.

2017

Today, 64% of adults over the age of 18 are overweight or obese.

Bringing the numbers down

Being overweight or obese is one of the top preventable risk factors for many chronic diseases including:

Type 2 Diabetes
Heart Disease
Some Cancers

A healthy lifestyle, including physical activity and healthy eating is the best prevention and promotes healthy weights.

We all have a role to play in promoting healthier living. #HEALTHYLIVING

Tackling Obesity in Canada: Obesity and Excess Weight Rates in Canadian Adults - Infographic

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Organization: Public Health Agency of Canada

Type: Infographic

Date published: 2017-01-22

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Childhood obesity

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