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BMI Calculator — Haïti

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WHO normal BMI: 18.5–24.9. In Haïti, 22.7% of adults are obese and 53% are overweight or obese (WHO 2022 Global Health Observatory). Haïti uses the WHO BMI standard. The Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Population d'Haïti (MSPP) publishes these statistics nationally. Haïti présente le paradoxe nutritionnel des pays à faible revenu : malnutrition infantile et obésité adulte coexistent dans les zones urbaines.

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BMI Classification — Haïti & 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 Haïti?
22.7% of adults in Haïti are classified as obese and 53% are overweight or obese per WHO 2022 Global Health Observatory data. Haïti présente le paradoxe nutritionnel des pays à faible revenu : malnutrition infantile et obésité adulte coexistent dans les zones urbaines. The Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Population d'Haïti (MSPP) monitors these figures through national health and nutrition surveys.
What BMI standard does Haïti use?
Haïti follows the WHO standard (normal 18.5–24.9, overweight 25–29.9, obese ≥30). The Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Population d'Haïti (MSPP) 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 Haïti?
BMI is a widely used population screening tool in Haïti 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 Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Population d'Haïti (MSPP) recommends combining BMI with waist circumference (men: <94 cm, women: <80 cm per WHO) and other clinical indicators for a complete assessment.