A new report on obesity in Jersey's children shows little change in the past year.
A total of 1,835 children were recorded for the latest reportIn the Jersey Child Measurement Programme the heights and weights of four to five-year-olds in Reception and 10 to 11-year-olds in Year 6 were measured to calculate body mass indexes.In 2022/3 the report found 9% of Reception children and 18% of Year 6 children were obese.
Findings showed 40% of Year 6 children living in urban areas were overweight or obese compared to 23% of those living in rural areas.
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