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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
Teens who are Overweight or Obese
State: California
Measurement Period: 2021-2022
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This indicator shows the percentage of high school students who are overweight or obese. Using body mass index reference data by age and sex, overweight is categorized as >=85th percentile but <95th percentile and obese is >95th percentile. The BMI is calculated by taking a person's weight and dividing it by their height squared in metric units. (BMI = Weight (Kg)/[Height (m) ^ 2] )
Why is this important?
Obesity is a serious health concern for children and adolescents. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, obese children and adolescents are more likely to become obese as adults. Obese and overweight children and adolescents are at risk for multiple health problems during their youth, which are likely to be more severe as adults. Contributing factors to childhood obesity include dietary patterns, physical inactivity, genetics, medication use, and the physical and social environment. Obese and overweight youth are more likely to have risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases, such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and type 2 diabetes. Losing weight, in addition to a healthy diet, helps to prevent and control multiple chronic diseases and improves quality of life.
37.4%
Source:
California Health Interview Survey, Neighborhood Edition
Measurement period: 2021-2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: October 2024
Measurement period: 2021-2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: October 2024
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Data Source
- California Health Interview Survey, Neighborhood Edition
Note: This source uses Zip Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) for its Zip Code data. Learn more
Maintained By: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute (Methodology)
Filed under: Health / Weight Status, Health / Adolescent Health, Health Status, Teens