Table 2. Degrees of obesity (using the Metropolitan Insurance Company formula).
Degree | Number (%) |
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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 |