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Behind the Indicator: Excess Weight in Adults
Excess Weight in Adults measures the proportion of adults with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 25 or higher — with obesity defined as a BMI of 30 or above. It’s more than a health statistic; it’s one of the most urgent social and economic challenges of our time.
This indicator reflects not only personal lifestyle choices but also structural conditions — access to healthy food, safe public spaces, transport systems, and the cost of living. In that sense, excess weight is both

Impera
3 days ago4 min read


Behind the Indicator: Male Life Expectancy
Male Life Expectancy measures the average number of years a man can expect to live, based on current mortality patterns in a given area. It’s one of the clearest and most telling indicators of local inequality — a reflection not only of health systems, but of the environments, jobs, and lifestyles that shape everyday life.

Impera
Nov 243 min read
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