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Childhood Obesity & Student Health SingaporeChildhood Obesity & Student Health Singapore

Official student health data from Health Promotion Board via SingStat. 1,905 P1 students overweight in 2023, down from 2,438 peak in 2021. Real data from Table M870421.

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Real Data from SingStat API| Table M870421

Primary 1

Overweight 2023

-21.9%
1,905students
20152023

Primary 5

Overweight 2023

3,289students
20152023

Vision

Defects 2023

7,293students
20152023

COVID Impact

Peak 2021

5,942total overweight
20152023

Overweight Students Trend (2012-2023)

Number of students by level

Oct 2024
SingStat Table M870421 (Real Data)

Vision Defects Trend (2012-2023)

Students with defective vision detected

SingStat Table M870421 (Real Data)

Data Sources

Student Health Data

Key Statistics (2023)

  • • P1 Overweight: 1,905 students
  • • P5 Overweight: 3,289 students
  • • Vision Defects: 7,293 students
  • • 2021 COVID Peak: 5,942

Key Concerns (Based on Real Data)

COVID-19 Impact

Overweight cases spiked in 2021 to 2,438 P1 students (peak) and 3,504 P5 students due to reduced physical activity during circuit breaker.

Vision Improvements

Vision defects dropped 34% from 10,448 (2020) to 7,293 (2023), partly due to screening criteria changes in 2022.

P5 Higher Risk

P5 students consistently show higher overweight counts than P1, with 3,289 vs 1,905 in 2023, suggesting weight gain during primary years.

Health Promotion Initiatives

  • • Trim and Fit (TAF): Targeted program for overweight students
  • • Healthy Meals in Schools: Guidelines for canteen food
  • • 2-Hour Outdoor Time: Recommended to combat myopia
  • • Physical Education: Minimum 2 hours per week