The tables and graphs in this chartbook were created using data collected by Camden Public Schools for the school year 2008-2009. Rutgers Center for State Health Policy obtained de-identified data from the schools and computed a BMI score and a BMI percentile (BMIPCT) for each child. Weight status is defined using the following BMIPCT categories.
BMIPCT
BMIPCT < 85
BMIPCT ~ 85
BMIPCT ~ 95
BMIPCT ~ 97
Weight Status
Not Overweight or Obese
Overweight and Obese
Obese
Very Obese
BMIPCT categories are presented at the city level and in sub-group analysis by age, gender, and race. Aggregate data are also presented at the school level, with notation, where representativeness of the data was a concern.
Tables and graphs on pages 5, 7, 9, and 11 show comparisons with national estimates (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2007-2008). The national data are representative of all 2-19 year old children in the US.
Each graph and table is accompanied by brief summary statements. Readers are encouraged to review the actual data presented in tables and graphs as there is much more detail.
Details
- The New Jersey Childhood Obesity Study: School BMI Data, Camden
- Ohri-Vachaspati, Punam (Author)
- Lloyd, Kristen (Author)
- Chao, Jolene (Author)
- Petlick, Nirvana (Author)
- Brownlee, Susan (Author)
- Yedidia, Michael J., 1946- (Author)
- Rutgers Center for State Health Policy (Contributor)
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. National Program Office (Funder)