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

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 Error bars
negative positive
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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