Abstract
The prevalence of obese and thin status based on body mass index (BMI) in Gunma Prefecture were compared to averages in Japan. These results showed that there were more overweight class, but fewer obese class in Gunma females.
The prevalence of obese and thin status varied from area to area within Gunma Prefecture. The findings indicate that with regard to background, per capita annual income in each region may relate to men's physics' status, while on the other hand, population density may have a greater influence on female's status. However, the prevalence of obese and thinness, showed no close relation to either advanced-age ratio or life-style related diseases.
Therefore, the prevalence and/or status of obesity and thinness can not be evaluate in the same manner in Gunma Prefecture as in western society because of food and life style differences.
