New Report Shows two thirds of Australians are overweight!

New data released today found despite coronary heart disease continuing to be nation’s leading single cause of death, cancer, as a group of diseases, killed more people in 2013 than any other disease type. Cardiovascular diseases, including coronary heart disease, stroke and heart failure, were the second leading cause of death, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. The report found even though the prevalence of cancer was increasing, the chances of survival were also increasing.

Australia’s health report card: Smoking and drinking down, chronic diseases and obesity on rise

Source: ABC Australia


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