Monday, February 2, 2015

Gallup: Obesity and Average Well-Being Index Scores


As Americans become more obese, their well-being declines significantly, as measured by Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index scores:

  • Underweight (WBI mean score of 62.2)
  • Normal weight (WBI mean score of 64.5)
  • Overweight (WBI mean score of 63.0)
  • Obese class I (WBI mean score of 57.5)
  • Obese class II (WBI mean score of 54.7)
  • Obese class III (WBI mean score of 50.9)

Note: Data from 2014 and Well-Being Index scores are on a scale of 0-100.
Source: Gallup Healthways Well-Being Index

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