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. 2003;5(3):152–158. doi: 10.1080/13651820310015293

Table 2. Degrees of obesity (using the Metropolitan Insurance Company formula).

Degree Number (%)
1st degree (20–24% over ideal weight) 989 (26.93)
2nd degree (25–30% over ideal weight) 963 (26.22)
3rd degree (31–99% over ideal weight) 1682 (45.80)
4th degree (morbid obesity) 38 (1.03)
Total 3672