Figure 4-5. Rate ratios of self-reported diabetes among individuals aged 18 years and older who were overweight and obese versus normal weight, by age group and sex, Canada, 2009-2010

Figure 4-5 shows that, at every age, the prevalence of diabetes is higher among individuals who are overweight or obese. The association is more pronounced among females than males. Among males aged 18 years and older, the prevalence of diabetes among overweight or obese individuals is more than twice that among those who are of normal weight (9.7% versus 3.8%), while among females aged 18 years and older the prevalence is nearly four times higher among overweight or obese individuals than among those with normal weight (9.6% versus 2.6%).

Footnote: Based on a body mass index cut-off of 25 kg/m2.
Source: Public Health Agency of Canada (2011); using 2009-2010 data from the Canadian Community Health Survey (Statistics Canada).

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