Tackling obesity in Canada: Childhood obesity and excess weight rates in Canada

In 1978/79, 23% of children aged 2-17 were overweight or obese. In 2004, 35% of children aged 2-17 were overweight or obese. Today, 30% of children aged, 5-17 are overweight or obese.

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Last Updated April 17, 2026, 17:55 (UTC)
Created April 17, 2026, 17:55 (UTC)
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title_fr Lutter contre l’obésité au Canada – Taux d’obésité et d’excès de poids juvénile au Canada
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