Overweight and obesity: an interactive insight Overweight and obesity is a major public health issue and a leading risk factor for ill-health in Australia. This web report provides interactive graphs showing the prevalence of overweight and obesity, differences in the prevalence between population groups and what is happening over time. 27 Nov 2020
Overweight and obesity among Australian children and adolescents Overweight and obesity affects 25% of Australian children and adolescents, and is associated with poorer health and wellbeing and higher health-care costs. Some children and adolescents are more likely to be overweight or obese, such as Indigenous children and children living in disadvantaged areas. Many factors contribute to the development of overweight and obesity, including environmental influences and individual behaviours. 13 Aug 2020