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Compared to Distribution

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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Compared to Prior Value

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Adults who are Overweight or Obese

Measurement Period: 2017-2021
This indicator shows the percentage of adults who are overweight or obese according to the Body Mass Index (BMI). The BMI is calculated by taking a person's weight and dividing it by their height squared in metric units (BMI = Weight (Kg)/[Height (m) ^ 2]). A BMI between 25 and 29.9 is considered overweight and a BMI >=30 is considered obese.

Why is this important?

The percentage of overweight and obese adults is an indicator of the overall health and lifestyle of a community. Being overweight or obese affects quality of life and puts individuals at risk for developing many diseases, especially heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancer. Losing weight helps to prevent and control these diseases. Being overweight or obese also carries significant economic costs due to increased healthcare spending and lost earnings.
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County: Laramie

65.7%
Source: Wyoming Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System
Measurement period: 2017-2021
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: January 2024
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Compared to WY Counties, Laramie has a value of 65.7% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 66.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 70.0%.
WY Counties
Compared to the WY Value (68.9%), Laramie has a value of 65.7% which is lower and better.
WY Value
(68.9%)
Compared to the prior value, Laramie (65.7%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (67.0%).
Prior Value
(67.0%)

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Change in methodology for 2011-2013:
There has been a change in methodology in how the source measures and weighs the data. 2011 should be considered a baseline year for data analysis and comparing data from prior to 2011 with data from 2011 and later is not recommended. See the source for more details.
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Filed under: Health / Weight Status, Health / Physical Activity, Health Status, Adults

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