What is obesity?

Obesity

Source: AAP

Obesity is the second leading contributor to Australia's burden of disease


 

There are calls for government action on a national obesity prevention strategy to include public education campaigns in addition to protecting children from junk food marketing.

Smoking, diet and weight are responsible for about 38 per cent of illness and premature deaths in Australia, according to a new study.

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