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Major spike in weight gain over past 30 years, study finds

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Australia's obesity epidemic shows no sign of slowing.
Australia's obesity epidemic shows no sign of slowing. Source: AAP

From 1985 to 2017, the average Australian male gained 8kg and the average female added 6kg

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From 1985 to 2017, the average Australian male gained 8kg and the average female added 6kg

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