Adult onset obesity now appears at younger ages1
According to a 2012 Institute of Medicine report, obese youth are at greater risk for other health problems, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, asthma, early maturation, and joint problems.1 This indicator measures the number of children and adolescents (i.e. teens) who are overweight or obese using given height and weight of children and adolescents and comparing to the normal height-to-weight ratio for each age.
Childhood Obesity (0-5 Years Old)
The 2012 Baseline for the percentage of children and adolescents (i.e. teens) who are overweight or obese per 1,000 is 10.9. We are at 11.4 and hope to reach a goal of 9.0 or lower by 2022.
Childhood Obesity (0-5 Years Old)
Caution: The baseline has changed from the original LGHC 2012 Task Force Report due to changes in survey methodology of the data source in 2014.
2012 Baseline
10.9
2022 Target
9.0
Childhood Obesity (12-17 Years Old)
The 2012 Baseline for the percentage of children and adolescents (i.e. teens) who are overweight or obese per 1,000 is 28.5. We are at 32.4 and hope to reach a goal of 19.0 by 2022.
Childhood Obesity (12-17 Years Old)
Caution: The baseline has changed from the original LGHC 2012 Task Force Report due to changes in survey methodology of the data source in 2011. The target has been updated accordingly.
2012 Baseline
28.5
2022 Target
19.0
Indicator Highlights
Collaborative Partnerships and Environments for Early Childhood Health
HAB45 strives to prevent early childhood obesity among low-income children ages 0-5. Through collaboration with multiple organizations, HAB45 promotes quality parks, healthy eating, physical activity, breastfeeding, and reduction of screen time. Learn more »
Proportion of Children or Adolescents Who are Obese or Overweight, by Demographic Category
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