Availability of State-Based Obesity Surveillance Data on High School Students with Disabilities in the United States

摘要: The aim of this study was to assess the availability public health surveillance data on obesity among American children with disabilities in state-based programs. We reviewed annual cross-sectional datasets state-level programs for high school students, implemented 2001-2011, inclusion weight and height disability screening questions. When included a screen, its content consistency use across years were examined. identified 54 261 containing data. Twelve 11 states question that could be used extract students disabilities, leaving other 39 no disabilities. A total 43 datasets, 16.5 % available estimate status frequency questions varied states, often changed within state. concluded state rarely contained identify This limits can monitor related statuses population majority states.