Indicator Gauge Icon Legend
Legend Colors
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
Children 10-17 Who Are Obese
Measurement Period: 2020-2021
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This indicator shows the percent of children aged 10-17 years who are obese (i.e., >= 95th percentile for body mass index, by age and sex, based on reference data). The BMI is calculated by taking a person's weight and dividing it by their height squared in metric units. (BMI = Weight (Kg)/[Height (cm) ^ 2] )
Why is this important?
According to the CDC, 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. Obese and overweight youth are more likely to have risk factors associated with cardiovascular diseases. Losing weight and maintaining a healthy diet helps to prevent and control chronic diseases and improves quality of life. This is a Healthy People 2030 Leading Health Indicator.
State: Hawaii
17.1%
Source:
National Survey of Children's Health
Measurement period: 2020-2021
Maintained by: Hawaii Department of Health
Last update: February 2023
Measurement period: 2020-2021
Maintained by: Hawaii Department of Health
Last update: February 2023
Compared to
Graph Selections
No significant difference with the overall value
Data Source
- National Survey of Children's Health
Maintained By: Hawaii Department of Health
Filed under: Health / Weight Status, Health / Adolescent Health, Health / Children's Health, Health Status, Children, Teens