This table provides metadata for the actual indicator available from Bristol statistics closest to the corresponding global SDG indicator. Please note that even when the global SDG indicator is fully available from Bristol statistics, this table should be consulted for information on national methodology and other Bristol-specific metadata information.
| Indicator available |
Prevalence of underweight or overweight (including obese) 4 to 5 year old children based on Body Mass Index (BMI) classifications |
|---|---|
| Indicator description |
Percentage of 4 to 5 year old children categorised as underweight or overweight (including obese) based on Body Mass Index (BMI) classifications. |
| Geographical coverage | |
| Unit of measurement |
Percentage (%) |
| Definitions |
Children with low weight for age are known as underweight. Overweight and obesity is when a person is too heavy for his or her height. Body mass index (BMI) is an index of weight-for-height. It is defined as a person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of his/her height in meters (kg/m²). The BMI classification of each child is derived by calculating the child’s BMI centile. This calculation uses age and sex as well as height and weight to take into account different growth patterns in children at different ages. |
| Calculations |
No calculations were performed in the data acquisition of this indicator as appropriate data was readily available in the final format specified by this indicator. |
| Other information | |
| Data last updated | 2020-02-19: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |
| Metadata last updated | 2020-09-22: see changes on GitHub opens in a new window |