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Microcensus: More than Every Second Adult Is Overweight

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According to WHO, the body mass index above 25 is considered overweight. In Germany, this is true for more than half of all adults. While the average size of people has remained the same, weight has increased.

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According to WHO, the body mass index above 25 is considered overweight. In Germany, this is true for more than half of all adults. While the average size of people has remained the same, weight has increased.

·Hamburg, Germany
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More than half of adults in Germany are overweight.

·Germany
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Germany has a major food problem. According to a survey, many people are overweight or obese, especially in an age group.

Lean Left

More than half of the adults in Germany are overweight, according to data from the Federal Statistical Office. For men, the problem is bigger.

·Germany
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According to the WHO, the body mass index (BMI) above 25 is considered overweight. In Germany, this is true for every second person. For men, the proportion of overweight is even greater.

·Düsseldorf, Germany
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The weight of adult people in Germany has risen to an average of 78.3 kilograms. This is slightly more than in 2021. The average size remains the same.

·Germany
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destatis.de broke the news on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
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