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Table 2 Proportion trying to change their weight in last 12 months by BMI category

From: A cross-sectional study assessing the self-reported weight loss strategies used by adult Australian general practice patients

 

Normal (n = 555)#

n(%)[95% CI]

BMI Category

Over weight (n = 471)#

n(%)[95% CI]

Obese(n = 303)#

n(%)[95% CI]

Total

Tried to lose weight

187 (33) [27–41]

260 (55) [48.4 - 60.9]

220 (73) [65–79.0]

667

Tried to gain weight

33 (6.0) [3.7 - 9.4]

6 (1.3) [0.4 - 3.9]

2 (0.7 )[0.4 - 3.3]

41

Have not tried to change weight

335 (60) [54–69]

205 (44) [38–49]

81 (27) [21–34]

621

  1. # Number less than total due to incomplete surveys.