The percentage of obese individuals in the autonomous community of Andalusia stands at 16.7%, a figure that is more than one point higher than the national average of 15.2%. These statistics, derived from official data, also reveal significant differences between genders and socioeconomic groups.
Andalusian men show an obesity rate of 17.8%, while for women it is 15.7%. This trend is also observed in the child population, where obesity among those aged 2 to 17 reaches 8.8% in Andalusia, surpassing the state average of 7.1%. Specifically, male childhood obesity exceeds 10%, compared to 7% in girls.
“"Poorer populations have a higher risk of obesity."
Alberto Aliaga, head of the Endocrinology and Nutrition service at the QuironSalud Sagrado Corazón Hospital in Sevilla, points out that several factors may contribute to these figures, including lifestyle, similar to what occurs in the Canary Islands, another region with high obesity rates. Furthermore, socioeconomic status plays a significant role, as individuals with lower socioeconomic backgrounds often face schedules incompatible with sports and healthy meal preparation.
