TABLE 3—
Annual Probability of Achieving a 5% Reduction in Body Weight by Initial BMI Category and Gender: United Kingdom, 2004–2014
| Initial BMI Category | No. Participants | No. Person-Years During Follow-Up | No. Attaining 5% Reduction in Body Weight | Annual Probability of Attaining 5% Reduction in Body Weight |
| Men, kg/m2 | ||||
| 30.0–34.9 | 27 966 | 135 394 | 11 869 | 1 in 12 |
| 35.0–39.9 | 27 490 | 118 266 | 13 805 | 1 in 9 |
| 40.0–44.9 | 14 767 | 57 099 | 8 100 | 1 in 8 |
| ≥ 45.0 | 6 481 | 20 900 | 4 177 | 1 in 5 |
| Women, kg/m2 | ||||
| 30.0–34.9 | 27 251 | 123 567 | 12 792 | 1 in 10 |
| 35.0–39.9 | 27 373 | 116 042 | 13 972 | 1 in 9 |
| 40.0–44.9 | 26 716 | 103 849 | 15 208 | 1 in 7 |
| ≥ 45.0 | 18 451 | 63 397 | 11 340 | 1 in 6 |
Note. BMI = body mass index.