Official statistics announcement
National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) trends in children’s body mass index between 2006 to 2007 and 2017 to 2018
The slide set presents key data on the trends in child body mass index from the NCMP between 2006 to 2007 and 2017 to 2018 in clear, easy to understand charts and graphics. The slides display overall trends in obesity, overweight, excess weight, severe obesity and underweight prevalence over time. Trends are examined within different socioeconomic and ethnic groups to assess whether existing health inequalities are widening or narrowing.