New data confirms Australia’s obesity problem is becoming more dire, with almost half of young adults now considered overweight or obese.
The survey data from The Australian Bureau of Statistics’ shows one million young adults fell into this category in 2017-2018, an 18 per cent increase in the number of young adults over a healthy weight in just three years.
The Australian Medical Association and Obesity Coalition renewed calls for the federal government to introduce a tax on sugary drinks, mandate health star ratings and monitor junk food advertising.