Overweight or obesity is the second leading risk factor (after tobacco use) for many preventable chronic conditions, such as heart disease, some cancers and type 2 diabetes. More Australians in disadvantaged areas are living with overweight or obesity. Over the last decade, the proportion of adults living with obesity has also increased. This web report provides an overview of the prevalence of Australians living with overweight or obesity.

  • Cat. no: PHE 251
Findings from this report:
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