In 2005, overweight and obese Australian adults cost the Australian economy $21 billion in direct health care and direct non-health care costs, plus an additional $35.6 billion in government subsidies, according to a recent study. 12-03-2010

Of 6140 survey participants 42.9 per cent were defined as obese, 32.4 per cent as overweight, and 24.7 per cent as normal weight, based on their body mass index (BMI) and/or waist circumference. With thanks to Medical News Today.  To read the full story go to:
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