Private school pupils 70% less likely to be overweight
The study used for the latest States' report, examined data from children in year one (five to six year olds) and year five (nine to ten year olds).It found more than one in four of Guernsey's year five children had "unhealthy levels of excess weight", with 11.1% overweight and 17.2% classed as obese.Among year ones, the figure dropped to one in five, with 10.4% obese.Jenny Cataroche, head of health intelligence, said: "While the absolute levels of excess weight among primary school-aged children are still concerning, the change over time, the stabilisation and reduction which we are currently seeing is positive."
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