Turkey obesity rates show highest levels in Western Black Sea region

According to the Turkey Nutrition and Health Survey (TBSA-2017) conducted by the Ministry of Health, obesity rates vary significantly across the country's regions. The Western Black Sea region recorded the highest obesity rate at 37.5%, followed by Central Anatolia at 36.9% and the Eastern Black Sea at 35.4%.

Nationwide, 31.5% of individuals aged 15 and older fall into the obesity category. The data reveals a notable gender disparity, with obesity affecting 39.1% of women compared to 24.6% of men. Additionally, 34% of the population is classified as overweight but has not yet reached the obesity threshold.

Other regional findings include a 33.7% rate in Western Marmara, 33.1% in the Aegean, and 30.7% in Istanbul. The lowest obesity rate was recorded in Southeastern Anatolia at 24.2%.