Table 2.
Prevalence of Normal Weight, Overweight, and Obesity Among Hispanic Adults, by Sex and Ethnic Subgroup, 2001 California Health Interview Survey
| Body Mass Index (BMI) Classification | Men % (SEa) | Women % (SEa) | Total % (SEa) | χ2 3 (P) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican American | ||||
| Normal (BMI <25) | 27.10 (1.00) | 33.94 (0.99) | 30.43 (0.67) | 179.1 (<.001) |
| Overweight (BMI 25-29.9) | 44.17 (0.97) | 29.03 (0.77) | 36.78 (0.63) | |
| Obese (BMI ≥30) | 23.30 (0.97) | 25.10 (0.84) | 24.18 (0.68) | |
| Data missing | 5.43 (0.52) | 11.94 (0.69) | 8.60 (0.44) | |
| Central American | ||||
| Normal (BMI <25) | 28.45 (2.48) | 33.42 (2.66) | 30.96 (1.75) | 26.5 (<.001) |
| Overweight (BMI 25-29.9) | 50.60 (3.44) | 28.38 (2.62) | 39.39 (2.11) | |
| Obese (BMI ≥30) | 17.77 (2.57) | 26.54 (2.25) | 22.20 (1.72) | |
| Data missing | 3.18 (1.06) | 11.66 (1.74) | 7.46 (0.99) | |
a
SEs (standard errors) adjusted for design effect with SUDAAN.