As Aussie waistlines expand, so do treatment costs
Sixty-seven percent of Australian adults are overweight or obese, revealing alarming health trends, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. In the 2023/24 fiscal year, the country spent nearly $800 million directly treating obesity and an additional $10 billion on related health conditions. The issue disproportionately affects individuals in lower socioeconomic areas, exacerbating health inequities.
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Published 23 Jun 2026, 19:02 UTC · Updated 23 Jun 2026, 19:10 UTC
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