how many obese in australia
A 2005 WHO study found that just over 20% of Australian adults are obese, which is expected to rise to roughly 29% in 2010 if current trends continue. In the 2005 National Health Survey, 53.6% of Australians reported being overweight (above a 25 BMI), with 18% falling into the obese category (above a 30 BMI).n 2005, a study was conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics that compared the results of a 2004-05 survey with those conducted in the preceding 15 years. The results showed an increase in the number and proportion of adults who are overweight or obese.
-6 million children are overweight, enough to endanger their health. -5 million children are on the threshold. From 1990 to date children are 30% heavier. -97 million are overweight and obese—55% of the population. -The CDC speculates children suffering from obesity may have a lower life expectancy than ever before. -No one has escaped the epidemic of obesity: --All genders. --All ages. --All racial/ethnic groups.