Jamaica is currently observing a prevalence of overweight in male children under 5 of 5.9%, marking a decrease of 1.1% (-15.7%) compared to 2016.
Prevalence of overweight in male children under 5 in Jamaica
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Source:
Data availability:
Regions:
215
Date range: 1986 to 2023
Points:
13,760
Measure:
%
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Male overweight children
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Jamaica Male overweight children between 1989 and 2018
| Period | Male overweight children | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5.9% | -1.1% |
| 2016 | 7% | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 7.7% | +1.9% |
| 2012 | 5.8% | +2.5% |
| 2010 | 3.3% | -4.6% |
| 2008 | 7.9% | 0% |
| 2007 | 7.9% | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 9% | +1.3% |
| 2004 | 7.7% | -0.9% |
| 2002 | 8.6% | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 7.2% | -2.2% |
| 2000 | 9.4% | +2.3% |
| 1999 | 7.1% | +3.2% |
| 1998 | 3.9% | -2.6% |
| 1997 | 6.5% | +3.1% |
| 1996 | 3.4% | -4.2% |
| 1995 | 7.6% | +0.9% |
| 1994 | 6.7% | +1.5% |
| 1993 | 5.2% | +1.8% |
| 1992 | 3.4% | +1.2% |
| 1991 | 2.2% | -2.8% |
| 1989 | 5% |