Table 2 Stage of adolescence by gender
From: Weight status of adolescents in secondary schools in port Harcourt using Body Mass Index (BMI)
Age Group(years) | Male (%) | Female (%) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
Early 10–14 | 246 (47.0) | 277 (53.0) | 523 (100) |
Mid 15–17 | 180 (49.9) | 181 (50.1) | 361 (100) |
Late 18–19 | 55 (72.4) | 21 (27.6) | 76 (100) |
Total | 481 | 479 | 960 |