TABLE 1. Comparison of results on tobacco consumption and nutritional status from the National Health Survey (Encuesta Nacional de Salud, ENS), Chile, 2003–2017.
| Survey variable | ENS 2003 | ENS 2009–2010 | ENS 2016–2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | % | % | ||
| Currently consumes cigarettes daily or occasionally | ||||
| Men | 48.9 | 43.4 | 37.8 | |
| Women | 38.3 | 36.5 | 29.1 | |
| Total | 43.5 | 39.8 | 33.3 | |
| Nutritional status | ||||
| Underweight (BMIa: < 18.5) | 2.4 | 1.7 | 1.3 | |
| Normal weight (BMI: 18.5–24.9) | 47.2 | 34.0 | 24.5 | |
| Overweight (BMI: 25–29.9) | 36.8 | 39.3 | 39.8 | |
| Obesity + morbid obesity (BMI ≥ 30) | 13.6 | 25.1 | 34.4 | |
a
BMI: body mass index (kg/m2).
Source: Prepared by the authors from figures provided by the Ministry of Health, Chile. Figures available at www.minsal.cl.