D. Rao, Erin Kropac, Minh-Tri Do, K. C. Roberts, G. Jayaraman
2016.9.1Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada-Research Policy and Practice
tlooto Summary
The rates of excess weight have been relatively stable over the past decade and ongoing monitoring of childhood obesity will provide useful information to assist with sustained actions to promote healthy weights.
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Excess weight is a key risk factor for chronic disease, and the systematic collection, analysis and reporting of key trends are important to surveillance of overweight and obesity.
METHODS We used univariate analyses to calculate current prevalence estimates of excess weight among Canadian children and youth.
RESULTS Almost 1 in 7 children and youth is obese. Rates vary based on sociodemographic factors such as age, sex, socioeconomic status and place of residence. Overall, the rates of excess weight have been relatively stable over the past decade.
CONCLUSION Ongoing monitoring of childhood obesity will provide useful information to assist with sustained actions to promote healthy weights.
Citation format
RAO, D., et al. Childhood overweight and obesity trends in canada. Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in Canada-Research Policy and Practice, 2016, 36 9: 194–8.