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read moreA recently released report, The Burden and Cost of Excess Body Mass in Western Australian Adults and Children, provides an in-depth look at the growing cost of overweight and obesity to the WA health system.
In 2016, health conditions attributable to excess body mass were responsible for 9.3% of all hospitalisations in Western Australia, costing the health system close to $340 million.
The report projects that unless we can stem the problem, by 2026 hospitalisations due to excess body mass will have risen by 54% - and the costs to the WA health system by 80%, to $610 million.
The Western Australia Government's Live Lighter campaign encourages and supports people to eat well, be physically active and to maintain a healthy weight.
WA Health Minister Roger Cook notes "obesity not only impacts our hospitals but it also has serious flow-on impacts to our community and takes a personal toll on individuals and their loved ones.
"This report shows us that even the smallest improvements can play a significant role in turning this situation around.
"In the past few months, we've seen more Western Australians out cycling and walking, and a renewed interest in preparing healthy food at home. This could be a great opportunity to kickstart good habits that help us maintain a healthier weight."
KEY FINDINGS
Excess body mass was responsible for 8.1% of all deaths in WA
Males were more likely to die prematurely due to excess body mass
Almost 64% of deaths attributable to excess body mass were due to ischaemic heart disease (30%), Alzheimer's disease (13%), diabetes mellitus (11%) and chronic kidney disease due to certain causes (10%).
The homegrown campaign has now been adopted in most Australian States and Territories, and has been recognised internationally as an exemplar for public health campaigns.
Click here to access the report.
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21st April 2019 - Queensland Government to end junk food advertising in bid to address rising obesity
12th December 2018 - Deakin University launch first report that ranks Australian obesity policies on value for money
18th October 2018 - Obesity Summit focuses on five-year plan for early intervention and weight management in Western Australia
11th October 2018 - World Obesity Day looks to end weight stigma
9th March 2018 - Sweet drinks key to childhood obesity gap between rich and poor
3rd March 2018 - VicHealth calls for Australia’s supermarkets to take action on obesity
1st March 2018 - New Report says supermarkets must do more in fight against obesity
26th March 2017 - NZREPs asks if a Sugar Tax is the Best Solution to Obesity?
9th January 2017 - Arnold Schwarzenegger tells Australia to ‘Get Off The Couch’ to combat obesity
23rd November 2016 - Grattan Institute report says sugar tax could halt growing obesity rates
12th November 2016 - Tennis in the front line to combat obesity
11th November 2016 - Australian Sports Commission says sport and education key to tackling obesity
22nd May 2016 - China grapples with rise in childhood obesity
5th April 2016 - Report says Australia is losing the war on obesity and alcohol
25th February 2016 - New industry qualification to combat obesity
29th January 2016 - Childhood obesity rates to soar without urgent government intervention
21st December 2015 - World Obesity partners with The Lancet to launch new international obesity commission
18th November 2015 - New Zealand sport stars rally to fight obesity
21st October 2015 - New Zealand plan to reduce childhood obesity
20th October 2015 - World Obesity Federation launches new award to promote healthy conferences
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