Table 1 Prevalence of pre-obesity, obesity I–II° and obesity III° in German women of childbearing age [45, 46].
From: Obesity in pregnant women: a 20-year analysis of the German experience
BMI 25.0–29.9 kg/m2 % (95% CI) | BMI 30.0–39.9 kg/m2 % (95% CI) | BMI ≥ 40.0 kg/m2 % (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|---|
18–29 years | 30.0 (25.9–34.5) | 9.6 (7.2–12.7) | 0.9 (0.3–2.7) |
30–39 years | 38.0 (32.8–43.5) | 17.9 (14.0–22.7) | 2.3 (1.1–4.6) |
40–49 years | 46.4 (42.1–50.8) | 18.6 (15.6–22.2) | 2.1 (1.2–3.6) |
