Mean BMI percentile of grade 6–10 students by immigration status and additional covariables based on the 2010 Canadian Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study (weighted sample n = 19 272)*
| Characteristics of the study population | Weighted sample, no. (%) | BMI percentile, difference from reference group (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Country of birth | ||
| Canadian born | 17 659 (91.6) | Reference |
| Foreign born | 1 613 (8.4) | −4 (−6 to −2)* |
| Time since immigration, yr | ||
| Canadian born | 17 659 (91.6) | Reference |
| ≥ 6 | 891 (4.6) | −6 (−8 to −4)* |
| 3–5 | 396 (2.1) | −2 (−5 to 1) |
| 1–2 | 325 (1.7) | −2 (−6 to 1) |
Note: CI = confidence interval.
↵* n values were weighted according to the Canadian Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study protocol. Totals in a category may vary slightly due to rounding.
†p < 0.001