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BMI Calculator — República Dominicana
Body Mass Index · WHO Standard · República Dominicana Health Statistics
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WHO normal BMI: 18.5–24.9. In República Dominicana, 27.6% of adults are obese and 62.7% are overweight or obese (WHO 2022 Global Health Observatory). República Dominicana uses the WHO BMI standard. The Ministerio de Salud Pública de la República Dominicana publishes these statistics nationally. The Dominican Republic has one of the highest obesity rates in the Caribbean, driven by adoption of US fast-food culture and reduced physical activity in urban Santo Domingo.
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BMI Classification — República Dominicana & International
| Category / Normal | 🌍 WHO | 🌏 Asia-Pacific | 🇯🇵 Japan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Underweight | < 18.5 | < 18.5 | < 18.5 |
| Normal weight | 18.5 – 24.9 | 18.5 – 22.9 | 18.5 – 24.9 |
| Overweight | 25 – 29.9 | 23 – 27.4 | ≥ 25 (Obese) |
| Obese | ≥ 30 | ≥ 27.5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the obesity rate in República Dominicana? ▾
27.6% of adults in República Dominicana are classified as obese and 62.7% are overweight or obese per WHO 2022 Global Health Observatory data. The Dominican Republic has one of the highest obesity rates in the Caribbean, driven by adoption of US fast-food culture and reduced physical activity in urban Santo Domingo. The Ministerio de Salud Pública de la República Dominicana monitors these figures through national health and nutrition surveys.
What BMI standard does República Dominicana use? ▾
República Dominicana follows the WHO standard (normal 18.5–24.9, overweight 25–29.9, obese ≥30). The Ministerio de Salud Pública de la República Dominicana applies these thresholds in national clinical guidelines and public health campaigns. Unlike parts of Asia which use lower cut-offs, the standard WHO thresholds reflect the original research on European and North American populations.
Is BMI an accurate measure for people in República Dominicana? ▾
BMI is a widely used population screening tool in República Dominicana but it has well-known limitations: it does not distinguish between muscle and fat, and cannot capture fat distribution — abdominal (visceral) fat carries higher cardiovascular risk than fat stored in limbs. The Ministerio de Salud Pública de la República Dominicana recommends combining BMI with waist circumference (men: <94 cm, women: <80 cm per WHO) and other clinical indicators for a complete assessment.