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PowerPoint presentations of data from the National Child Measurement Programme and the Health Survey for England are available in the reports data view in the profile. Data on child and adult overweight and obesity prevalence is available from the Health Survey for England.

Patterns and trends in child obesity

Separate slide sets present child obesity data for England, each region, and each upper tier local authority. Trends in overweight and obesity prevalence are shown and patterns are examined by age, sex, ethnic group, area deprivation. The England slide set also includes charts showing the distribution of child BMI by age, sex, over time, and by deprivation group. The regional and local authority slide sets also include maps at lower tier local authority, and electoral ward showing the geographic variation in obesity prevalence in local areas.

Patterns and trends in adult obesity

The adult obesity data slide set presents data at England level, trends in overweight and obesity prevalence are shown and patterns are examined by age, sex, ethnic group, and socioeconomic groups. Data is also presented on waist circumference by age, sex, and trends over time.