Performance indicator:

Percentage of Population Who Are Healthy Weight

Source: Center for Houston’s Future, Center for Disease Control, Health Department, Department of Motor Vehicles

Indicator description:

This indicator provides a measure of community health and well-being. Obesity has been linked to health risks such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The indicator identifies how much an individual’s body weight departs from what is normal for a person of a particular height. This indicator is calculated as total percent of the population outside of this range, measured for the Houston Metropolitan Statistical Area.

This indicator is associated with the following goals:

Note: Plan Houston's performance indicators are intended to inform the public and policy makers on the community's success at achieving Plan Houston's community goals. Identifying current performance is a first step; future steps could include tracking progress over time and establishing preferences on outcomes.