Scotland: BMI distribution of women during pregnancy 2015-2023

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Conor Stewart,
Dec 13, 2023

This statistic displays the body mass index (BMI) distribution of pregnant women in Scotland from 2015 to 2023. In 2023, approximately 28 percent of women who gave birth in Scotland were classed as obese.

Distribution of body mass index (BMI) of women during pregnancy in Scotland in 2015-2023

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Release date

November 2023

Region

United Kingdom (Scotland)

Survey time period

2015 to 2023

Supplementary notes

BMI is taken at first antenatal booking.

Body mass index is calculated by dividing weight (kg) by the square of height in meters.
Underweight: BMI< 18.50
Normal Weight: 18.50 ≤ BMI< 25.00
Overweight: 25.00 ≤ BMI< 30.00
Obese: BMI ≥ 30.00

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