Obesity in Singapore
Obesity is a condition of abnormal or excessive accumulation of body fat to the extent that health may be adversely affected.
Based on the Singapore National Population Health Survey 2024 among Singapore residents ages 18-74:
1 in 8
lived with obesity*
22.8%
were in the high risk BMI category**
43.6%
were found to have abdominal obesity***
* Obesity refers to a body mass index equal to or greater than 30 kg/m² (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m²).
** An individual is considered as having high risk BM if his / her BMI is equal to or greater than 27.5 kg/m²
*** An individual is considered to have abdominal obesity if their waist circumference is greater than the established thresholds: 90cm for men and 80cm for women.
Our Mission
SASO’s mission is to promote the study of obesity in Singapore (including its causes, manifestations, prevention and treatment) by:
Encouraging and supporting research in the various fields of obesity
Collaborating with local and international bodies to organise scientific meetings on obesity
Providing healthcare professionals and the public with better understanding of the various aspects of obesity
Being a platform to publicise global and regional trainings, courses and events on obesity
Our Affiliates
SASO is affiliated to the following associations:
World Obesity Federation
Asia Oceania Association for the Study of Obesity
Contact Us
Email:
Address:
Singapore Association for the Study of Obesity
c/o Avenevv Pte Ltd​
111 North Bridge Road, #27-01 Peninsula Plaza, Singapore 179098
Contact Us
Email:
Address:
Singapore Association for the Study of Obesity
c/o Avenevv Pte Ltd​
111 North Bridge Road, #27-01 Peninsula Plaza, Singapore 179098