| Indicator Id: |
586
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| Description: | Overweight and obesity in children |
| Indicator Source: |
Key indicators of progress for chronic disease and associated determinants
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| Data Available: | Yes |
| Data Source(s): |
Australian National Children's Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey 2007
National Health Survey (NHS)
National Nutrition Survey (NNS) 1995
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| Where Reported: | Key indicators of progress for chronic disease and associated determinants: technical report and data report |
| Data Issues: | Measured data should be used |
| Numerator: | The number of children who have a body mass index indicating they are overweight or obese for their age and sex |
| Denominator: | Population aged 2 to 14 years |
| Suggested Reporting Categories: | The proportion of children who are overweight or obese |
| AIHW Comments: | Indicator no. 1.4 (key indicators progress); National Healthcare Agreement: PI 05-Proportion of persons obese, 2011 |
| Link to NHA indicator specifications: |
http://www.aihw.gov.au/...
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| Link(s): |
Key indicators of progress for chronic disease and associated determinants: technical report
Key indicators of progress for chronic disease and associated determinants: data report
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