National Child Measurement Programme: Detailed Analysis of the 2007/08 Dataset

This report presents detailed secondary analyses to further our understanding of the epidemiology of child height, weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) across England. It attempts to explain some of the findings presented in the NHS Information Centre for Health and Social Care 2007/08 NCMP report.

The report provides analysis of PCT participation levels and investigates data quality issues in the collection of the 2007/08 NCMP dataset. Data on prevalence of underweight, healthy weight, overweight and obesity are analysed, comparing the 2007/08 data to the 2006/07, and the 1990 baseline

2007/08 NCMP analysis guidance for PCTs and public health observatories (PHOs) - December 2008

The 2007/08 NCMP analysis guidance for PCTs and public health observatories (PHOs) provides information on further analyses that may be undertaken on the 2007/08 National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) dataset in order to:

• produce a regional or local overview of the data;
• obtain a better understanding of the epidemiology of child obesity and overweight within their area;
• feed back useful information to PCTs, school nursing teams, schools, or other partners, ensuring confidentiality of the data;
• help improve participation and data quality in the 2008/09 NCMP.

Further analysis of the NCMP 2007/08 dataset is optional. This guidance is designed to support those PHOs and PCTs that wish to undertake additional investigation of the data.

National Child Measurement Programme: Detailed Analysis of the 2006/07 National Dataset

This report, entitled National Child Measurement Programme: Detailed Analysis of the 2006/07 National Dataset, highlights the usefulness of the NCMP for advancing our understanding of underweight, overweight and obesity in children. The report looks at the effects of socio-demographic and other factors on the reported prevalence of childhood obesity. It also identifies areas where improvements can be made, and where further analysis and investigation are required.

NCMP guidance for public health observatories (PHOs) - May 2008

The NCMP guidance for public health observatories (PHOs) provides information on further analyses that may be undertaken on the 2006/07 National Child Measurement Programme (NCMP) dataset in order to:

• produce a regional overview of the data
• obtain a better understanding of the epidemiology of child obesity and overweight within their area
• feed back useful information to PCTs
• help improve participation and data quality in the 2007/08 NCMP.

Further analysis of the NCMP 2006/07 dataset is optional. This guidance is designed to support observatories that wish to undertake additional investigation of the data.