In the 28 years since its founding in 1996, InBody has remained steadfast in its commitment to improving people's health. Over the course of its long journey, InBody has collected body composition data from different parts of the globe and started launching the InBody Annual Report in 2023.
In the blink of an eye, this work has progressed to its second year, and InBody has also brought its latest achievement, the 2024 InBody Report (hereinafter referred to as the "Report"), which presents the global body composition change trend with more in-depth and diverse data, and provides a comprehensive analysis of people's health and lifestyle.
InBody test data exceeded 100 million
As of August 2023, more than 100 million pieces of InBody test data have been accumulated, which is a testament to InBody's long-term activity and deep commitment to the field of body composition analysis. The value of first-hand data directly obtained through InBody hardware devices, and the healthcare solutions generated from that data, is unique.
The report analyzes the body composition data of 17 countries in the past five years (2018~2022), reduces errors through rigorous statistical methods, and provides universal information for global users to create a healthier future.
Comparison of body composition between countries
InBody has a long history of communicating the limitations of weight and BMI in assessing health and has always emphasized the importance of balancing body composition, so the report compares body composition across 17 countries with a focus on muscle mass and body fat percentage.
Globally, there are significant differences in body composition due to ethnicity, environment, and culture. The report ranked the levels of muscle mass and body fat percentage in different countries, and analyzed countries and regions that are geographically close (North and South America) or culturally similar (Europe and the United States), and finally pointed out that diet and exercise may affect body composition.
Body composition trends by gender and age group
Even within the same country, body composition can vary by gender and age group. The report examines body composition by country, with a focus on body fat percentage in women and body composition in older adults.
The report lists the body fat percentage of women at different ages in 17 countries, and the overall trend increases with age, but the change of women's body fat percentage with age varies slightly in different countries. Compared with other age groups, women aged 20~29 are more likely to have the problem of hidden obesity, so relying only on weight or BMI as an indicator of health assessment are more likely to go to the road of "obesity".
Ranking of oligosmuscular obesity rate among women aged 20~29 years by country
The report also studied the relationship between body composition and life expectancy in the elderly, and the results showed that maintaining high muscle mass and low body fat percentage at an appropriate weight is of great significance for prolonging the life expectancy of the elderly and improving the quality of life in later life.
The role of body composition in medicine
In the past, InBody devices have been used more and more widely in the medical field, where body composition is an important reference indicator for diagnosis, disease tracking, surgery and rehabilitation. The report points to the use of body composition in a number of medical fields, such as managing kidney disease, lymphedema, diabetes and cancer by tracking body water, assessing cellular health using phase angles, assessing sarcopenia risk by skeletal muscle index (SMI), and determining diabetes prevalence by body fat percentage. The data proves that body composition has a broad application prospect in medicine.
The key word in InBody's forecast for 2024 is "cell health". Cells are the basic unit of life activities, and human health is highly dependent on the amount and function of body cells. Cellular health is the prerequisite for strong muscles, the right amount of body fat and body water, and the proper functioning of cells starts with a healthy lifestyle. Start with a balanced diet and regular exercise in 2024 and start a healthy life with InBody!
At present, new body composition data is still being uploaded to the cloud, and it is believed that in 2025, InBody will present a more novel, comprehensive and detailed report to provide scientific advice and guidance for the health of all mankind.