Prevalence of obesity and associated risk factors in Mexican adults: results of the Ensanut 2022

Objective. To describe the prevalence of obesity in adults, measured through the body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference (WC), stratifying by risk factors and comorbidities. Materials and methods. Information from 8 563 participants in the Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutricion 2022 (Ensanut 2022) was analyzed. Obesity was classified by BMI and CC. Odds ratios (OR) were calculated to associate obesity with risk factors and diagnosis of comorbidities. Results.The prevalence of overweight was 38.3%, obesity by BMI 36.9% and abdominal obesity (AO) 81.0%.Women had a higher OR (1.4) of having obesity and OA (2.5). Obese adults have a greater probability of being diagnosed with diabetes (OR 1.7), hypertension (3.6) and dyslipidemia (OR 2.3) than adults with normal BMI. Conclusions. The prevalence of obesity in Mexican adults is one of the highest worldwide and is associated with the most frequent risk factors and chronic diseases.Multisectoral public policies are required to prevent and control obesity.

Automated summary

Based on data from the Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutricion 2022, the prevalence of obesity in Mexican adults is 36.9% by BMI and 81.0% by abdominal obesity. Obesity is associated with increased risk of diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia. Public policies across sectors are needed to prevent and control obesity.