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Child Overweight or Obesity Status Based on Parental Report of Body-Mass-Index (BMI)

CBE ID
1349
1.4 Project
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Age and gender specific calculation of BMI based on parent reported height and weight of child. The measure uses CDC BMI-for-age guidelines in attributing overweight status (85th percentile up to 94th percentile) and obesity status (95th percentile and above).

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Percentage of children who are underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese.

        • 1.15 Denominator

          Children age 10-17 years

        • Exclusions

          Excluded from denominator if child does not fall in target population age range of 10-17 years

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Health and Well Being Project 2015-2017
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
          Removal Date