The wealthier you are, the healthier you are, health data shows

Some of Melbourne's wealthiest suburbs are home to the slimmest populations in Australia, new health data shows. But in most parts of the state, people of a healthy weight are now a minority group.

 The wealthier you are, the healthier you are, health data shows

Source: In Thomastown, Lalor and Campbellfield in Melbourne's north, 71 per cent of people are now overweight or obese Photo: Fairfax



http://www.theage.com.au/victoria/the-wealthier-you-are-the-healthier-you-are-health-data-shows-20161123-gsw248.html

 

 


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Published 25 November 2016 12:17pm
By مرحبا أستراليا من 4-7 بتوقيت سيدني وملبورن من الاثنين وحتى الجمعة
Presented by Heba Kassoua


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