Overweight among children

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Overweight among children 2018

The purpose of the statistics Overweight among children is to shed light on geographical differences in overweight among children in Denmark. The statistics are used to compare the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children in different municipality groups. The statistics are newly developed and cover the period from 2012 to 2018. The statistics are comparable throughout the period.

Statistical presentation

Overweight among children is an annual measurement of the prevalence of overweight and obesity among children stated in percentage. The statistics are grouped by sex, age, and municipality groups.

Statistical processing

Data for these statistics are collected yearly from the National Child Health Register and the population statistics. Collected data are not further validated. Instead, collected data are merged, and the proportion of overweight among 6-7-year-old children and 14-15-year-old young people is calculated separately for boys and girls for each municipality to the final statistical output.

Relevance

The statistics are relevant for professionals, analysts and other interested parties as a basis for elucidation and in-depth analyses of geographical differences in overweight among children in Denmark.

Accuracy and reliability

The statistics are a good measure of overweight among children. The average coverage is 89 pct. among the 6-7-year-olds and 70 pct. among the 14-15-year-olds. Measurement errors on height and weight are likely, although these are assumed to be due to random misregistrations. The uncertainty increases in line with the level of detail in the statistics. Overall, however, the statistics are reliable, as both the data and methods are of good quality. Revisions are not expected.

Timeliness and punctuality

These statistics are published within 5 years after the end of the reference period. Publications are released on time, as stated in the release calendar.

Comparability

The statistics are newly developed and cover the period from 2012 through 2018. The statistics are comparable throughout the period.

Accessibility and clarity

In the StatBank, these statistics can be found under the subject Consultations of physicians. For further information, go to the subject page.