6.5 million people in 7 weeks, excess weight and obesity rates attracted attention

Within the scope of the “Learn the ideal weight healthy” campaign carried out by the Ministry of Health, approximately 6.5 million people's height and weight measurement was performed between May 10 - 27 June 2025.

In the measurements made within the scope of the campaign, the number of people on the “normal” range was 3 million 792 thousand 730.

1.3 million people made a measurement in a week
In the seventh week of the campaign (21-27 June 2025), a total of 1 million 336 thousand 589 people participated in the measurement.

More than 807 thousand people were directed to consultation
During the seventh week, 807 thousand 705 people, whose BMI came out of the normal range, were directed to primary health institutions to receive free nutrition and physical activity consultancy services in line with their preferences.

Excess weight is more common in men, obesity is more common in women
The data obtained during the campaign revealed that the excess weight rate in men was 40.3 percent and this rate was 30.9 percent in women.

Call for Social Struggle

Excess weight and obesity stand out as a serious public health problem that increases its prevalence both in the world and in Turkey.

Kaynak: CUMHA - CUMHUR HABER AJANSI