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Children (5 - 17) With BMI At/Above 85th Percentile of US Growth Charts
| Value: |
31.0 percent |
Measurement
Period: |
2011 |
| Location: |
County : Douglas |
| Comparison: |
U.S. Value |
| Categories: |
Health / Exercise, Nutrition, & Weight
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What is this Indicator?
This indicator shows the percentage of children age 5 - 17 with Body Mass Index (BMI) values at or above the 85th percentile of US growth charts by gender and age (obese), based on heights and weights reported by parents. The BMI = Weight (lbs)*703 / [Height (inches)*Height (inches)]. |
| Why this is important: Obese children are more likely to have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems, joint problems, and chronic conditions. Obese children and adolescents have a greater risk of social and psychological problems such as discrimination and poor self-esteem. Obese children are also more likely to become obese adults. |
| Technical Note: The regional value is compared to the U.S. value. National data are derived from the PRC National Health Survey. |
| Source: 2011 PRC Community Health Needs Assessment |
| Maintained By: Live Well Omaha |
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Time Series Data
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Children (5 - 17) With BMI At/Above 85th Percentile of US Growth Charts, by Gender
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Children (5 - 17) With BMI At/Above 85th Percentile of US Growth Charts, by Region
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Children (5 - 17) With BMI At/Above 85th Percentile of US Growth Charts
| Value: |
31.0 percent |
Measurement
Period: |
2011 |
| Location: |
County : Douglas |
| Comparison: |
Prior Value |
| Categories: |
Health / Exercise, Nutrition, & Weight
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What is this Indicator?
This indicator shows the percentage of children age 5 - 17 with Body Mass Index (BMI) values at or above the 85th percentile of US growth charts by gender and age (obese), based on heights and weights reported by parents. The BMI = Weight (lbs)*703 / [Height (inches)*Height (inches)]. |
| Why this is important: Obese children are more likely to have high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, breathing problems, joint problems, and chronic conditions. Obese children and adolescents have a greater risk of social and psychological problems such as discrimination and poor self-esteem. Obese children are also more likely to become obese adults. |
| Technical Note: The trend is a comparison between the most recent and previous measurement periods. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the trend. |
| Source: 2011 PRC Community Health Needs Assessment |
| Maintained By: Live Well Omaha |
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Time Series Data
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Children (5 - 17) With BMI At/Above 85th Percentile of US Growth Charts, by Gender
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Children (5 - 17) With BMI At/Above 85th Percentile of US Growth Charts, by Region
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