Conor Stewart
Research expert covering health & pharmaceuticals in the UK & Europe
Get in touch with us now| Characteristic | Percentage of population |
|---|---|
| 2017–2018 | 6.1% |
| 2015–2016 | 5.6% |
| 2013–2014 | 6% |
| 2011–2012 | 5.6% |
| 2009–2010 | 5.6% |
| 2007–2008 | 4.9% |
| 2005–2006 | 4.7% |
| 2003–2004 | 5.1% |
| 2001–2002 | 5.2% |
| 1999–2000 | 3.6% |
| 1988–1994 | 2.6% |
| 1976-1980 | 1.3% |
| 1971-1974 | 1% |
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Release date
January 2021
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Region
United States
Survey time period
From 1971 to 2018
Age group
2-19 years
Method of interview
Face-to-face interview
Supplementary notes
* Overweight is body mass index (BMI) at or above the 85th percentile and below the 95th percentile from the sex-specific BMI-for-age 2000 CDC Growth Charts. Obesity is BMI at or above the 95th percentile. Severe obesity is BMI at or above 120% of the 95th percentile.
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