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Table 4 Prevalence of overweight and obesity in couples 1

From: A population-based study of overweight and obesity in expectant parents: socio-demographic patterns and within-couple associations

 

In at least one partner in the couple

In both partners

 

%

n

%

n

Overweight2

53.4

1490

9.8

273

Obesity3

15.5

431

2.0

55

Overweight or obesity4

62.3

1742

18.2

507

  1. 12795 couples included in analysis. Analyses based on women’s pre-pregnancy BMI.
  2. 2BMI 25.0-29.99.
  3. 3BMI ≥30.0.
  4. 4BMI ≥25.0.