Percentage of children aged 10-17 who are obese (BMI at 95th percentile or above)
Current Value
13.8%
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
National Comparison (2011-2012): 15.7%
Nebraska Racial/Ethnic Comparison (2011-2012):
- White NH: 12.1%
- Black NH: 23.1%
- Hispanic: 21.8%
- Other NH: 12.9%
NH = Non-Hispanic