Chart 6 Distribution by body mass index classification, by sex, population aged 12 to 18, Canada, 2012/2013

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Data table for Chart 6
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This table displays the results of Data table for Chart 6 Percent and Error bars, calculated using negative and positive units of measure (appearing as column headers).
	Percent	negative	positive
	Percent	Error bars
Girls
Normal	69.2	7.2	6.3
Overweight	17.9	5.4	7.1
Obese	10.4	2.9	3.8
Boys
Normal	55.0	9.5	9.3
Overweight	22.8	6.6	8.2
Obese	21.3	7.7	10.4
Note: Body mass index categories were derived using the Children's body mass index (BMI) - World Health Organization (WHO) classification system based on measured height and weight. Source: Statistics Canada, CANSIM table 117-0004, 2013.

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