Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Adults who are Overweight
Measurement Period: 2021
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Weight classification by Body Mass Index (BMI) (variable calculated from one or more BRFSS questions)
Why is this important?
Our nation’s obesity problem has no single or simple solution. Obesity is reducing our nation’s ability to have a productive
workforce as well as the number of young adults able to take part in the armed forces. Obesity can lead to type 2 diabetes,
heart disease, and some cancers. Healthy eating patterns and regular physical activity help people achieve and maintain a
healthy weight starting at an early age and continuing throughout life.(CDC, 2023)
workforce as well as the number of young adults able to take part in the armed forces. Obesity can lead to type 2 diabetes,
heart disease, and some cancers. Healthy eating patterns and regular physical activity help people achieve and maintain a
healthy weight starting at an early age and continuing throughout life.(CDC, 2023)
36.2%
Source:
Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System
Measurement period: 2021
Maintained by: Southern Nevada Health District
Last update: August 2023
Measurement period: 2021
Maintained by: Southern Nevada Health District
Last update: August 2023
Compared to
Graph Selections
No significant difference with the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
Data Source
- Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System
Maintained By: Southern Nevada Health District
Filed under: Health, Health / Weight Status, Health / Physical Activity, Health Status, Adults