According to a recent statement by the Turkish Statistical Institute, the percentage of obese individuals in Turkey was 20.2% in 2022.

This figure indicates a decrease from the 21.1% recorded in 2019. The calculation was based on body mass index values derived from the weight and height measurements of individuals aged 15 and over.

The report further highlights the gender differences in obesity rates, revealing that 23.6% of females were classified as obese in 2022, along with 30.9% considered pre-obese. Among males, the obesity rate stood at 16.8%, while the pre-obesity rate reached 40.4% for the same year.

Upper respiratory tract infections were the most common diseases for the 0-14 age group children

As examined the diseases for the 0-6 age group children in the last 6 months, upper respiratory tract infections were the most common diseases with 31.3% in 2022. This was followed by diarrhea with 29.4%, lower respiratory tract infections with 6.9%, respectively. For the 7-14 age group children, upper respiratory tract infections were also the most common diseases with 27.1% in 2022. This was followed by diarrhea with 19.8%, oral and dental health problems with 11.2%, respectively.

Low back disorders were the most common diseases with 24.6% for the individuals 15 years old and over

As examined the diseases for individuals 15 years old and over in the last 12 months, low back disorders were the most common diseases with 29.7% in 2019 and decreased to 24.6% in 2022. This was followed by neck disorders with 17.2%, hypertension with 16.1%, diabetes with 11.4% and allergy with 9.6% in 2022, respectively.

The percentage of daily smokers 15 years old and over was 28.3%

The percentage of daily smokers 15 years old and over was 28.0% in 2019 and increased to 28.3% in 2022. This percentage was 41.3% for male and 15.5% for female in 2022. The percentage of nonsmokers (ex and never smoker) was 68.7% in 2019 and decreased to 68.0% in 2022.

The percentage of alcohol consumers 15 years old and over was 12.1%

In the last 12 months, the percentage of alcohol consumers 15 years old and over was 14.9% in 2019 and decreased to 12.1% in 2022. This percentage was 18.4% for male and 5.9% for female in 2022. The percentage of non-consumer (doesn't and never consume) was 85.1% in 2019 and increased to 87.9% in 2022.

Percentage of the individuals 15 years old and over receiving inpatient health services was 9.7%

The percentage of the individuals receiving inpatient health services for overnight or longer at the hospital in the last 12 months was 10.8% in 2019 and decreased to 9.7% in 2022. This percentage was 8.7% for male and 10.7% for female in 2022.

The most benefited preventive service was measurement of blood pressure with 44.7%

The percentage of the individuals 15 years old and over who measured blood pressure in the last 12 months was 50.8% in 2019 and decreased to 44.7% in 2022. This percentage was 39.6% for the measurement of cholesterol and 41.6% for the measurement of blood sugar in 2022. (ILKHA)